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.

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