Pakistani wrestler defeats Indian opponent to retain International title

Pakistani professional wrestler Ather Zahid defended his international championship title by defeating Indian contender Samrat Virender at the Global Wrestling Grand Event, held in Kathmandu, Nepal, during the Eid-ul-Adha celebrations.

The 29-year-old athlete described his victory as a gift to the nation following his win. “Although I spent Eid away from my home and family, I dedicate this triumph to the 250 million people of Pakistan,” Zahid stated.

Zahid, born in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, to Pakistani parents, has rapidly built his reputation as a prominent figure in South Asian wrestling. He clinched the international championship for the first time in October 2024 in Kathmandu by defeating Indian wrestler Singham Dubey.