LAHORE: The national wrestling team has departed for the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS Games) 2025, currently underway across seven cities in Azerbaijan.
According to the Pakistan Wrestling Federation (PWF), Asian Gold Medalist Hasan Ali (71kg) will compete on October 3rd, whereas International Wrestler
Abdul Rehman (65kg) will be in action on October 4th.
Coach Fareed Ali will be traveling alongside the team. Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Deputy Director General Syed Naveed Rehman will lead the delegation.
According to PWF, before the event began, wrestlers underwent intense preparation through a specialized two-month training camp in Gujranwala.
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Pakistan Wrestling Federation Secretary General Inam Butt and President Arshad Sattar expressed confidence in wrestlers to shine at the CIS Games.
“The Pakistan Wrestling Federation, along with the entire nation, hopes that these young wrestlers will deliver outstanding performances and raise the national flag high at the CIS Games,” they said.
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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