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AZERBAIJAN: Pakistan wrestler Muhammad Abdul Rehman produced an impressive performance at the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS Games) 2025, clinching a bronze medal in the 65 kg category on Saturday.
The event featured participation from some of the world’s top wrestling nations, including Russia, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
Rehman shone in the 65kg category, defeating wrestlers from Belarus and Turkmenistan to claim the bronze medal for Pakistan.
Following the victory, the Pakistan Wrestling Federation (PWF) president, Arshad Satter, expressed gratitude and pride in the achievement.
“We wholeheartedly thank the Pakistan Sports Board for giving priority to wrestling among all sports. Alhamdulillah, our wrestlers lived up to that trust by winning a medal, proving that Pakistani wrestlers have the ability to deliver world-class performances,” he said.
PWF general secretary Inam Butt also congratulated coach Fareed Ali, wrestler Muhammad Abdul Rehman, and his family, saying that the federation’s focus is on developing youth.
“Insha’Allah, we will further raise the country’s profile at the upcoming Asian Youth Games as well,” he remarked.
For context, the third edition of the CIS games is currently being held across Azerbaijan in Ganja, Yevlakh, Mingachevir, Gabala, Sheki, Goygol, and Khankendi.
The first edition of the games was held in Russia in 2018, while the second edition took place in Belarus in 2023.
The goals of the Games are to preserve CIS national sports as a historical legacy, their popularisation and development at the international level, promote a healthy lifestyle, develop positive physical and moral qualities in young people, and cultivate patriotism.
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