Pakistan, India wrestling bouts a big draw
November 20th, 2011 - 1:06 pm ICT by IANSIslamabad, Nov 20 (IANS) Bouts between burly wrestlers from Pakistan and India attracted a large crowd in Pakistan’s Gujranwala city.
People thronged Jinnah stadium to watch Pakistani and Indian wrestlers grapple Saturday.
Two bouts have so far been held between Pakistan and India, reported Geo News.
Indian Sutandar Singh defeated Jani Pehlwan of Pakistan in the first bout while the second bout was won by Pakistan’s Umar Butt, who trounced India’s Jagroop Singh.
The second round of wrestling matches between Pakistan and India takes place Nov 21 at Lahore.
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