Winning Match by Sonu - Guru Jasram Akhara

By Deepak Ansuia Prasad

Rahul Gandhi Gold Cup Dangal

By Deepak Ansuia Prasad
A Great Dangal was organised on Saturday 19th June 2010 by Kotla Village to celebrate the birthday of Rahul Gandhi, youth icon and son of UPA Chairperson and Congress President Sonia Gandhi.

This is preparation, before the dangal started.

Kushti Akhara, Bilaspur District

Punjab Wrestler Kamaljot Bags Aghar Jitto Dangal Title

EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, June 28: Wrestler Kamaljot (Billa) of Khanna in Punjab lifted the 47th Annual Aghar Jitto Kesari Dangal title outplaying another Punjab wrestler, Amarjeet of Ferozpur in the main bout played at village Aghar jitto in tehsil and district Reasi.
Dangal, part of the three-day annual mela, was organised by Baba Jitto Temple Development Committee in association with J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association.
Winner of the title received a cash prize of Rs 4,000 in addition to handsome Silver Gurj (Gadda) and Patta while looser, Amarjeet runner up wrestler Amarjeet got Rs 3,000 as prize money.
District Development Commissioner, Reasi, Pondurang K Pole was the chief guest who gave away prizes to winners and runner up of this dangal. President J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association, Shiv Kumar Sharma presided. Mela officer and Tehsildar Reasi, Sher Singh and Naib Tehsildar Katra, Rattan Singh were the guests of honour. Headmaster, Gopal Krishan and former Sarpanch, Krishan Singh were also present.
In all, 37 bouts were played in the day-long dangal. The second main bout, played between Bablu of Delhi and wrestler Kulbir Singh of Kot Bhalwal in Jammu, ended in a draw. In the third main bout Swarn Singh of Kot Bhalwal Jammu defeated Raja of Delhi while Babloo of Delhi clinched the fourth bout defeating Sodhi of Uttar Pradesh. The fifth main bout went to Pawan of Khanna, hwo beat Romesh of Banaras in UP. The sixth bout, which lasted for 24 minutes between Kala of Nargara and Arjun of Amritsar in Punjab, ended in a draw.
Members of organizing committee and those technical official who helped in smooth conduct of dangal were Mohan Lal Pujari, Headmaster Gopal Krishan, Om Parkash Malkotra, Romesh Kumar Sanmotra, Krishan Singh, Sunil Kholi, Krishan Chand Verma, Mangat Ram, Shanker Singh, Bansi Lal, Bodh Raj, Om Parkash, Bishan Dass, Ramesh Kumar, Ram, Pt. Rameshwer, Mohinder Kumar, Allah Mai (Ranga) Capt. Lehar Singh (Retd.) and Master Ram Krishan.
Other Results: Suneet Singh of Kalakot (Rajouri) bt Gamma of U.P. Liaket Ali of Panthal bt Kuldeep Singh of Ramnagar, Mustaq of Sirla bt Kaka of Aghar Jitto, Karnail Singh of Mahore bt Karan of Amritsar, Bir Singh of J&K Police of Mahore bt Sikander of Harayana, Rohit of Amritsar bt Krishan of Kotli, Angreg Singh of Junglegali bt Ravi of U.P. Shoket Ali of Nargara bt Jiwan of Aghar Jitto, Rakesh Singh of Reasi bt Dev Raj of Khari Taroda, Surjeet Singh bt Om Parkash of Sool , Lehar Singh of Junglegali bt Rajinder Singh of Kot Bhalwal, Billa of Jindrah bt Lehar Singh of Khari Tanoda, Raj Kumar of Bhutan bt Balwan Singh of Tada, Shaffi of Bhambyal bt Kuldeep Singh of Jungle Gali, Parmod Mhajan of Banaras bt Bir Singh of Kotli, Dev Raj of Taroda bt Ajit Kumar of Jammu, Yog Raj of Amritsar bt Pappu of Ramnagar, Bittu of Jammu bt Rajan of U.P and Ram Singh of Kalakot bt Vijay Singh of Kanjali. Bout between Allah Rakha of Bamyal and Munesh of Assar ended in a draw.

Kalmadi Condoles Death of Chandgi Ram

PTI
Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kamladi has condoled the death of 1970 Asian Games wrestling champion 'Master' Chandgi Ram, who passed away on Tuesday morning following a cardiac arrest.
"The world of wrestling and, in fact, Indian sport will be poorer by Master Chandgi Ram's absence," Kalmadi said in his condolence message.
"The remarkable thing about Master Chandgi Ram is that he continued to contribute to wrestling way beyond his active career. He encouraged women to take to the sport and set up an akhara in Delhi so that girls could play the sport, driving them to follow their dreams and carve a niche for themselves," Kalmadi said.
Ram, a recipient of the prestigious Arjuna and Padma Shri awards, served as Additional Director of Sports in Haryana and was conferred with the titles of 'Hind Kesari', 'Bharat Kesari', 'Bharat Bhim', 'Rustom-e-Hind' and 'Maha Bharat Kesari'.
The most impressive feat of Ram's international career was the gold in 100 kg category in the 1970 Asian Games in Bangkok, where he defeated world champion Amvani Abuifazi of Iran en route the title.
He also represented India in the 1972 Olympics in Munich.
"For a man of his achievements, including the titles of Bharat Kesri and Rustom-E-Hind, Master Chandgi Ram has a genial presence. His stint in the Jat Regiment of the Indian Army and then as a school teacher, coupled with his sense of humour made him a towering figure in Indian wrestling history," the IOA chief said.
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda also expressed deep sorrow and grief over Ram's demise.
In his condolence message, Hooda said Chandgi Ram was a great wrestler who always kept the Indian tri-colour flying high at international championships.
He said Ram would be long remembered for his contribution to Indian wrestling.

Wrestlers mourn Guruji’s sudden demise

Indian Express Jonathan Selvaraj

The death of ‘Master’ Chandgi Ram has elicited shock and sorrow from across the wrestling fraternity.

At a promotional campaign on Tuesday, Olympic bronze medallist Sushil Kumar expressed regret at his death. “Guruji was like a pillar for the wrestling world. Despite his seniority, he would always take time out to help youngsters,” he said.

Sushil recollected one of his interaction with the wrestling legend.

“I was supposed to be a top prospect at the 2004 Athens olympics, but performed poorly and lost in the first round there. When I returned, I was dejected, but Guruji told me not to worry. He said he knew I had competed with leg injury and told me that he still believed in me. He said if I continued to practice, I would definitely win a medal,” adding he was en route to the funeral before arriving at the function here, and would head straight to the cremation.

The other wrestler at the event, 2009 World Championship bronze medallist Ramesh Kumar, was shocked at the news, saying he knew about it only from the assembled media. Even though he had not been coached by the legend, Ramesh Kumar said Chandgi Ram was a legend and the loss to wrestling was great.

“Like any other wrestler, I have been in awe of Guruji since childhood. Every one aspired to be like him. In any tournament, if any one performed exceptionally well, we would jokingly ask him if he was trying to become another Chandgi Ram, such was his stature,” he said.

Chandgi Ram Passes Away

Hindustan Times
Renowned wrestler Chandgi Ram, who won gold in the 1970 Asian Games, passed away on Tuesday morning following a cardiac arrest. The 72-year-old, popularly known as Master Chandgi Ram, was born on November 9, 1937 in Sisai village in Hisar district of Haryana.
Chandgi Ram, the recipient of Arjuna and Padma Shri awards, served as Additional Director of Sports in Haryana and was conferred the titles of Hind Kesari, Bharat Kesari, Bharat Bhim, Rustom-e-Hind and Maha Bharat Kesari.
Chandgi Ram’s crowning glory came when he won gold in the 100kg category in the 1970 Asian Games in Bangkok. Two years later, he represented India in the 1972 Olympic Games at Munich.
The Indian Olympic Association president, Suresh Kalmadi, condoled the death of the wrestling great saying, “The remarkable thing about Master Chandgi Ram was that he continued to contribute to wrestling way beyond his active career. He greatly encouraged women to take to the sport and set up an akhara in Delhi so that girls could play the sport, driving them to follow their dreams and carve a niche for themselves in wrestling.
“The world of wrestling and, in fact, Indian sport will be poorer by Master Chandgi Ram’s absence,” he added.

Kushti Clip From Movie

Seven Wrestlers To Get Cash Awards

Times of India
NEW DELHI: Olympic bronze medallist Sushil Kumar and Narsingh Pancham Yadav, who won gold in Senior Asian Wrestling Championship last month, would receive Rs 3 lakh each as the WFI has decided to give cash awards to the grapplers, who clinched medals in the continental event held here.
The Wrestling Federation of India in its General Council Meeting held at Nainital on Sunday decided to reward the seven grapplers, who bagged medals in the May 11-16 competition, which was also a test event for the October 3-14 Commonwealth Games.
Both Sushil and Yadav had earned gold in the event. Rajender Kumar, who had won a silver, will receive Rs 2 lakh while bronze medallists Ravinder Singh, Sunil Kumar Rana, Alka Tomar and Suman Kundu will become richer by Rs 1 lakh each, a WFI release said on Monday.
To encourage the participation of wrestlers in decision making process, the federation has also decided to co-opt Sushil and Alka as members of the executive committee of WFI, the release stated.
The Federation during the meeting also decided to hold the next Senior National Championship in Ranchi from December 25-28.

Mathur Kesari Kushti Dangal on July 15

EARLY TIMES REPORT

JAMMU, June 27: The 4th Annual Mathur Kesari Vishal Dangal, organized by Baba Ballo Dev Shathan Development Committee Mathur in association with J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association, shall take place on July 15at Baba Ballo Dev Shathan Mathur, 40 kms from here.

A decision in this regard was taken in a meeting held at Mathur under the chairmanship of Baba Yash Paul Sharma. Others, who attended the meeting included, president J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association, Shiv Kumar Sharma, Ashok Kumar Sharma. Banarsi Lal Master, Mohan Dutt Lamberdar, Jagdish Dutt, Darshan Chand, Amir Chand, Hari Chand, Puran Parkash and Tilak Raj. The meeting also finalized the list of wrestlers expected to participate in the day-long dangal. Different committees were also constituted for the smooth conduct of the event. The technical committee constituted included Vijay Singh (Biju), Mohd. Fareed, Om Parkash Sharma, Krishan Lal Sharma Ustad, Rama Kant (Biju Shah),Sain Dass Ustad, Allah Mai (Ranga)and Manzoor Hussain.

PAKISTANI WRESTLER USMAN VS. INDIA'S AMOL CHAND

Guru Jasram Ji's Akhara

By Deepak Ansuia Prasad

Guru Jasram Ji's Akhara is on Mathura Road Highway in South Delhi near Modi Mill Flyover. It is one of the biggest and most reputed Akharas (wrestling training centers) in India. The Akhara is run by 85-year-old Guru Jasram Ji. Everyday he comes to the Akhara at 5.a.m. and 3 .p.m. to train the wrestlers. 

The Akhara also has a coach provided by the Sports Authority of India. The Akhara is a recognized by the Delhi Government, which is committed to promoting sports. Presently more than 250 wrestlers train here and many more are coming. Out of them, 20 wrestlers are also adopted by the Government and given scholarships. Guru Ji is both sincere and amiable and he wants his wrestlers to bring honor to their country. That is why he is so disciplined and demands discipline from his pupils.






Julian Hanton is a reputed actor/director. He visited the akhara with me and shall be making a documentary on Guru Jasram Akhara.

Kushti Dangal

Abdul Gani of Punjab wins Nargada Dangal

State Times
JAMMU: Wrestler Abdul Gani of Mallerkotla in Punjab defeated Omkar Singh of Kathua in the main bout to clinch the sixth Annual Nargada Kesari Dangal title that took place at village Nargada in tehsil and district Jammu.
While winner, Abdul Gani received a handsome cash prize of Rs 9,000 while runners up, Omkar was given away Rs 6,000 as cash prize by the organisers, Nargada Dangal Committee under the aegis of J and K Indian Style Wrestling Association.
In all, 42 bouts played in this dangal. The second main bout was won by Sainf Ali of Mallerkotla in Punjab beating Anil Kumar (Mahanu) of J and K Police. Third main bout between Bobari of Shiv Mandir Akhara Jammu Nasib of Uttar Pradesh ended in a draw after 23 minutes of inconclusive fight. In the fourth bout Kallu of Shiv Mandir Akhara Jammu defeated Gulshan Singh of J and K Police while Naresh won the fifth main bout outplaying Akram of Jammu.
Abdul Rashid Malik of People’s Democratic Party (PDP), was Chief Guest and he gave away prizes to winners and runner up of this dangal. He also contributed Rs 15, 000 as prize money to the winners of title bout. President J and K Indian Style Wrestling Association, Shiv Kumar Sharma presided while Sub Inspector B. S Manhas and Assistant Executive Engineer, Ghulam Rasool were guests of honour. Shiv Sharma Sharma said that wrestling is a traditional and rural sport so it has become a source of entertainment for rural masses. Prominent among others present were Saif-UL- Maluk, Raspal Singh (Bittu) and Kuldeep.
Members of organising committee and those technical officials who helped in smooth conduct of dangal were former Sarpanch, Choudhery Bagh Hussian (president), Choudhery Yateem Ali, Ram Dayal, Choudhery Noor Hussian, Choudhery Gh. Mastaja, Bashir Ahmed, ex-Board Member Choudhery Bagh Hussian, Om Parkash Sharma NIS wrestling coach, Mohammad Fareed, Allah Mai (Ranga), Manjoor Hussian, Bittu Raina and Master Ali Akbar.
Other Results: Gulshan Singh of Kalakot of J and K Police bt Murad Ali of Jammu, Suneet Singh of Kalakot bt Bagga of Raipur Kheri, Kala of Nargara bt Shamsher Singh of J and K Police, Allah Rakha of Bamyal bt Raju of Sangur, Murad Ali of Shiv Mandir Akhara Jammu bt Soara Din of Mallerkotla. Bouts between Prem Verma of Jhiri and Yasheen of Chouodi and Anwar of Naragara and Baggher of Kot Bhawal in Jammu ended in a draw.

Maharashtra Wrestling

Double maharashtra kesari chandrahaar patil fight against Double punjab kesari baggasing.

Punjab wrestler Gurvinder bags Fadya Kesari title

The Northlines

JAMMU, June 24: Gurvinder of Garh Shanker in Punjab clinched the 42nd Annual Fadya Kesari title outplaying wrestler Ram Paul (Bholu) of Naresh Akhara Delhi in main played at Fadya near Government Middle School in district Reasi.

Wrestler Gurvinder was given away a cash prize of Rs 8,000 by the chief guest, Shiv Kumar Sharma, president J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association while runner up, Ram Paul presented Rs 7,000 as cash prize by former Sarpanch Sham Lal. Contractor Virinder Magotra, Rashpaul Singh, Madan Lal and SI TR Sharma were guests of honour.

This day-long dangal, wherein 48 bouts were played, was organized by Fadya Dangal Committee in association with J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association.

In the second main bout was won by Bhura of Panthankot in Punjab beating Lalla of Delhi. Third main bout between Qasim Din (Billu) of J&K Police and Rishi Paul of Jullandhar in Punjab ended in a draw after 29 minutes fight. The fourth bout between Puran Singh of Garh Shanker and Satish Kumar of Jallandhar, which lasted for 33 minutes, again ended in a draw.

Members of organizing Committee and those technical officials who helped in smooth conduct of dangal were former Sarpanch, Sham Lal (president), Bishan Dass, Rattan Lal, Mangat Ram, Suraj Din, Rehmat Ali, Gulam Hussain, Jagir Singh, Manjoor Hussain, Rakesh Kumar, Kallu Ram, Om Partkash Sharma NIS wrestling coach, Allah Mai (Ranga), Bittu Raina and Ali Akbar.

Other Results: Dinesh of Naresh Akhara Delhi bt Inderjeet of Garh Shanker in Punjab, Bhalla of Punjab bt Gulshan Singh of J&K Police of Kalakot, Gurpal Singh of Amiritsar bt Anil Kumar (Mohanu) of J&K Police Jammu, Sukha of Garh Shanker bt Rakesh of J&K Police of Manwal, Satish of Jallander beat Inderjeet of Garh Shanker and Lalli of Garh Shanker bt Sunny of J&K Police of Muthi Jammu. Bout between Vivky of Harayana and Krishan of J&K Police ended in a draw

Kushti Dangal

Haryana wrestler wins Bani Kesari dangal

EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, June 21: Haryana wrestler Rohit (Laddu) won the 106th Annual Bani Kesari Dangal after he defeated Somveer of Rohtak, again in Haryana, rather easily in the main bout played at Devi Bani Mandir Manwal in district Udhampur. Organized by Manwal Dangal Committee, this day-long event held under the aegis of J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association.
Wrestler Rohit (Laddu) received a handsome cash prize of Rs 16,000 in addition to traditional ‘Silver Gurj (Gadda) and Patta’ while runners up, Somveer got Rs 7,000 as prize money.
In all, 58 bouts played in this dangal. The second main bout was won by wrestler, Gurvinder Singh of Garh Shanker in Punjab beating Benia Bean of J&K Police. Third main bout fought between Mantree of Guru Hanuman Akhara Delhi and Manna of Patiala in Punjab ended in a draw after 37 minutes marathon fight. Both these wrestlers were shared a cash prize of Rs 3,000 each. The fourth bout was won by Onkar Singh of BSF beating Sonu of Patiala to receive a cash award of Rs 2500.
President J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association, Shiv Kumar Sharma was the chief guest while Director of Co- operative Bank, Nand Kishore, SHO Majalata Arvind Kotwal, president Majdoor Kisan Manch Majalta, Kuldeep Singh and Grid Station Manager, Gouri Singh were guests of honour
Members of organizing Committee and those technical officials who helped in smooth conduct of dangal were Yash Paul Singh, Sagar Singh, Hem Raj Gupta, Krishan Lal Gupta, Karnail Singh, Makhan Lal, Sanju Sharma, Bushan Dass Lamberdar, Vijay Singh (Biju),Om Parkash Verma, Lakshman Singh, and Rajinder Singh
Others Result: Anil Kumar (Mohnu) of J&K Police bt Sonuu of Ludhiana, Pappu of Ramnagar bt Pardeep of Harayana, Romesh of Banras bt Sukha of Garh Shanker, Anuj of Delhi bt Gulshan Singh of J&K Police of Kalakot, Inderjeet of Garh Shanker bt Hari Om of Meerut, Kuldeep Singh of Ramnagar bt Pawan of Haryana, Vijay of Jammu bt Alamdin, Thirthu of Manwal bt Vijay of Haryana, Pritam Singh of Reasi bt Ajay of Haryana , Billu of Haryana bt Makhan of Kathua, Ashok of Delhi bt Sanjeev of Haryana, Ravinder of Rohtak bt Rashid of Ramnagar, Shoket of Meerut bt Billu of Jindrah, Gopal of Jindrah bt Ram Singh of Kalakot. Ashok of Delhi bt Saminda of UP, and Thirthu of Manwal bt Navjot of Meerut.

WRESTLING ITS WAY THROUGH

The Hindu FAISAL MOHD NAIM

Kushti, the traditional Indian sport, is fast losing ground

The mud floored dungal (ring) lies empty, gada (traditional dumbbells) kept aside disengaged, a wrestler or two sleeping in shoddy straw huts. This is the general spectacle at the once famous wrestling arena ‘Akhara Sheikhon-Wala', located in the cramped nostalgic bylanes of Ballimaran.

Master Kishan Chand, the coach at the arena, laments, “There is nothing left of it (wrestling) now. It is a materialistic world today… life is in the fast lane, and everyone is running after money. It was in the bygone days that the sport had its glory when famed wrestlers like Gholu Pehelwan from Pakistan and Siddique Pehelwan, among many others, used to lock arms with each other here”. The situation is grim likewise with all the other wrestling arenas or akharas, as aficionados of the sport would call it, in Delhi.

Wrestling, the very popular sport of yesteryears, is fast losing acceptance and finds no place in the hearts of Delhiites anymore. With packed schedules and hectic lifestyles, wrestling doesn't seem to fit anywhere in the current scheme of things. Says Master Chandgi Ram, who won the gold medal at the 1970 Asian Games in Bangkok, “Today, the world belongs to the rich and not the passionate. Wrestling is a sport for the passionate.”

The sport today is dominated by youths mainly from far flung towns like Hissar, Rohtak, Shamli, Meerut and Muzaffarnagar, who join it not for the love of the sport, but to secure government jobs by performing well in wrestling. Says Satpal, an aspiring wrestler, “Conditions are worse in villages. There are no jobs or any other suitable modes of income. My educational qualifications won't lend me a job in cities… so I hope to do a Sushil Kumar, the famous bronze medal winning wrestler at Beijing Olympics, who secured a government job at the Indian Railways for his feat.”

Lack of funds

The lack of funds haunts wrestling, a game which demands a strict diet and fitness regime. As Chandgi Ram, who now runs his own akhara, puts it, “On an average, it takes Rs.1,000 per day to provide only the essential elements of the diet (milk and almonds) to 10 wrestlers. Also, we have got to pay a wage, although meagre, to the wrestlers so that they can make ends meet.” Insufficient funds and absence of proper infrastructure has led the wrestlers into all sorts of murky businesses. With their strong builds, they are used to influence parties in and out of agreements for money as very vividly portrayed in the famous Bollywood movie Khosla Ka Ghosla. Kishan Pehelwan, the dreaded gangster, accused of multiple crimes, belonged to the Chandgi Ram ka Akhara. Jameel Khan, a professional wrestler, who doesn't find wrestling his true calling anymore, says, “There is a huge scarcity of funds, plus the need for strict and expensive diet… how is one going to manage? The bad habits of drinking and smoking add to the woes. Certainly one could try to cash in on his strong built physique in the worst of times.”

With the situation deteriorating in most of the wrestling arenas, some are thinking of giving up their passion. Those who don't, like the Akhara Sheikhon-wala, the government plans to acquire their land for more profitable projects like schools. Sighs Master Kishan Chand, “All that is left (of wrestling) would be gone too”.

Punjab wrestler Gurvinder bags Fadya Kesari title

EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, June 24: Gurvinder of Garh Shanker in Punjab clinched the 42nd Annual Fadya Kesari title outplaying wrestler Ram Paul (Bholu) of Naresh Akhara Delhi in main played at Fadya near Government Middle School in district Reasi.
Wrestler Gurvinder was given away a cash prize of Rs 8,000 by the chief guest, Shiv Kumar Sharma, president J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association while runner up, Ram Paul presented Rs 7,000 as cash prize by former Sarpanch Sham Lal. Contractor Virinder Magotra, Rashpaul Singh, Madan Lal and SI TR Sharma were guests of honour.
This day-long dangal, wherein 48 bouts were played, was organized by Fadya Dangal Committee in association with J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association.
In the second main bout was won by Bhura of Panthankot in Punjab beating Lalla of Delhi. Third main bout between Qasim Din (Billu) of J&K Police and Rishi Paul of Jullandhar in Punjab ended in a draw after 29 minutes fight. The fourth bout between Puran Singh of Garh Shanker and Satish Kumar of Jallandhar, which lasted for 33 minutes, again ended in a draw.
Members of organizing Committee and those technical officials who helped in smooth conduct of dangal were former Sarpanch, Sham Lal (president), Bishan Dass, Rattan Lal, Mangat Ram, Suraj Din, Rehmat Ali, Gulam Hussain, Jagir Singh, Manjoor Hussain, Rakesh Kumar, Kallu Ram, Om Partkash Sharma NIS wrestling coach, Allah Mai (Ranga), Bittu Raina and Ali Akbar.
Other Results: Dinesh of Naresh Akhara Delhi bt Inderjeet of Garh Shanker in Punjab, Bhalla of Punjab bt Gulshan Singh of J&K Police of Kalakot, Gurpal Singh of Amiritsar bt Anil Kumar (Mohanu) of J&K Police Jammu, Sukha of Garh Shanker bt Rakesh of J&K Police of Manwal, Satish of Jallander beat Inderjeet of Garh Shanker and Lalli of Garh Shanker bt Sunny of J&K Police of Muthi Jammu. Bout between Vivky of Harayana and Krishan of J&K Police ended in a draw.

Rathian Dangal: Sarvar-Gurvinder title fight ends in draw

State Times
JAMMU: The fight for title bout in the 4th Annual Rathian Kesari Vishal Dangal between Sarvar of Chandigarh and Gurvinder of Punjab ended in a draw resulting into both the wrestlers, contesting for the main bout, shared Rs 6,000 each as prize money. Dangal was organised by Rathian Young Dangal Committee in association with J and K Indian Style Wrestling Association.
The main bout between the Punjab and Chandigarh wrestlers lasted for 29 minutes.
The second main bout was won by wrestler Abdul Gani of Maller Kotla (Punjab) defeating Somveer of Rohtak in Haryana to receive a cash prize of Rs 5,000. Runners-up, Somveer got Rs 4,000. Third main bout went Benia Bean of J and K Police, who beat Parveen of Mohali in Chandigarh.
Member Legislative Assembly, Balwant Singh Mankotia was the Chief Guest on the occasion who gave away cash prize to the winners. Shiv Kumar Sharma, president J and K Indian Style Wrestling Association presided. President Industrial Estate Association Udhampur, Darshan Kumar Mehra and Mohinder were Guests of Honour.
Members of organising committee and those technical officials who helped in smooth conduct of dangal were Bhagwan Dass Sharma, Rakesh Sharma, Kartar Chand, Nasir Khan, Ajay Dubey, Jewan Lal, Master Swarn Singh, Capt. (Retd.) Lehar Singh, Mohammad Fareed, Vijay Singh (Biju), Suram Chand and Yash paul Patwari.
Other Results: Liaket Ali of Panthal bt Ravinder of Sonipat, Billu of Jandrah bt Radhey of Mathura (U.P), Pawan Kumar of J and K Police bt Billu of Sonipat, Surinder of M.P bt Sukhdev Magotra (Sonu) of J and K Police Jammu, Murad Ali of Jammu bt Parveen of Delhi, Subash of Chopra Shop bt Yaseen of Jammu, Kashmira of Dinanagar of B.S.F bt Soara Dien of Mallerkotla, Lalli of Garh Shanker bt Akram of Jammu, Sukha of Ludhiana bt Attardin of Jammu, Anil (Mohanu) of J and K Police Jammu bt Sonu of Ludhinana and Teg Ali of Mallerkotla bt Gulshan Singh of J and K Police.
Bouts played between Inderjeet of Garh Shanker and Bobari of Jammu, Puran Singh of Mallerkotla and Roshan Lal of J and K Police, Parveen of Haryana and Pritam Singh of Reasi, Ajay of Chandigarh and Ajay of Loden Power House and Sainf Ali of Mallerkotla and Mohanu of Jammu ended in a draw.

Shahid Pehalwan wins Bank Alfalah Sher-e-Punjab title

Daily Times

Staff Report

LAHORE: Shahid Pehalwan Kohywala defeated Usman Pehalwan to win the Bank Alfalah Sher-e-Punjab Dangal at the Punjab Stadium here on Sunday evening. The title bout lasted for 30 minutes and the winner was decided on points. Punjab Assembly deputy speaker Rana Mashood Ahmad Khan was the chief guest and distributed prizes among the winners and runners-up. Also present on the occasion was Bank Alfalah marketing head Hamid M Mirza. The second important bout was between Acchi Pehalwan and Tari Pehalwan with the earlier emerging as victorious. Acchi Pehalwan downed Tari Pehalwan in less than a minute. In all 20 bouts were contested during the one-day event. In other competitions, Kulli Pehalwan beat Mitho Pehalwan, Kashif Pehalwan beat Hamza Pehalwan, Nomi Pehalwan beat Zeeshan Pehalwan, Ameer Ali Pehalwan beat Mushtaq Pehalwan, Goonga Pehalwan beat Mama Pehalwan, Hero Pehalwan beat Farid Pehalwan, Murtaza Pehalwan beat Adnan Pehalwan, Mustafa Pehalwan beat Mohsin Pehalwan, Aamir Hafeez Pehalwan beat Sohail Pehalwan, Inam Pehalwan beat Umair Pehalwan, Sarwar Sain Pehalwan beat Akki Pehalwan and Goga Pehalwan beat Maloo Pehalwan.

Cash prizes of more than Rs 300, 000 were distributed among the wrestlers. Rana Mashood said the event was being organised to promote sports activities in the province. “Such activities will play an important role in reviving traditional style of wrestling,” he added. Hamid Mirza of Bank Alfalah said his organisation was sponsoring sports activities to motivate youth to get involve in sports for the creation of healthy society. “We are not restricted to one game or any particular event, our doors are open to every sport as we have already sponsored major and minor sports of the country and sponsoring dangal is a part of our plan to pay attention to traditional sports which highlight our culture and traditions,” he added.

Wrestling Match from Kushti Dangal in Haryana

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Maharashtra Wrestling

Contributed by Dattatray Jadhav

Sanjay Jadhav, (maharashtra Wrestler, bike Number plate)

Left side, Sanjay Jadhav Sondoli

Vitthal Wrestler with Father

Wrestlers sleeping at Kolhapur akhara

Samindar Jadhav, of Kolhapur wins Kamgar Kesari at Mumbai

Pakistani Wrestlers Training

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Sher-e-Punjab Dangal - Pakistan Wrestling

Daily Times Staff Report
LAHORE: Bank Alfalah sponsored Sher-e-Punjab Dangal, under the auspices of Punjab Sports Board, will be held at Punjab Stadium here on Sunday (tomorrow) in which Shahid Pehlwan will defend his title. A spokesman for the organisers said Friday that there would be 20 small and big bouts. “The main contest will be held between Shahid Pehlwan and Usman Pehlwan while other main bouts will be between Goga Pehlwan and Maloo Pehlwan and between Sarwar Sain Pehlwan and Ikki Pehlwan,” he added. Cash prizes of more than Rs300, 000 will be distributed among the wrestlers. “The event is being organised to promote sports activities in the province,” the spokesman added. He said the dangal would play an important role in reviving traditional style of wrestling.

Praising the contributions of sponsors, Bank Alfalah, the spokesman said the bank was contributing a lot to revive traditional sports. Hamid Mirza of Bank Alfalah said his organisation was sponsoring sports activities to motivate youth to get involve in sports for the creation of healthy society. “We are not restricted to one game or any particular event, our doors are open to every sport as we have already sponsored major and minor sports of the country and sponsoring dangal is a part of our plan to pay attention to traditional sports which highlight our culture and traditions,” he added.

The title bout grapplers – Shahid and Usman – are confident of their success. “I am fully prepared and I will take just fifteen minutes to send him to soil to prove that I deserve to win the title,” the defending champion told reporters. “I know the task is not easy but I will fight till the last drop of energy to prove my prowess,” he added. Usman, beaming with confidence, expressed the determination to upset his much-fancied opponent because of his hard work and technique. “This dangal is going to have a new champion in me,” he claimed.

By sportswire4u.blogspot.com (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, JUNE 4

Hardeep Singh, a trainee of Gulzar Wrestling Akhara (Zirakpur) has been selected in the Indian team which will take part in the Asian Junior Wrestling Championship to be held in Huanchang (China) from June 10 to 14.

According to his coach RS Kundu of Sports Authority of India, Hardeep Singh will compete in the 98 kg Greco-Roman style category. The Wrestling Federation of India has informed Hardeep's selection to the Gulzar Wrestling Akhara.

Shahid to face Usman in Sher-e-Punjab Dangal

Pakistan Observer

Lahore—Shahid Pehalwan will face off with Usman Pehalwan in the main bout of Sher-e-Punjab Dangal here on June 6 at Punjab stadium.

This was stated by Secretary Sport Punjab, Saeed Ahmad Nawaz at a news conference here on Tuesday. Also present were, Director General, Sports Board Punjab, Salman Ejaz, Chairman, Chief Ministers Task Force on Sports, Ejaz Gull and Hamid Mirza Marketing Head Banka Alfalah, the sponsors of the event.

Saeed said in all twenty bouts will be held and a thrilling competition is likely to be witnessed in all the bouts , specially in the title bout in which Shahid will defend the title.

Praising the contributions of sponsors, the bank Alfalah, he said they are contributing a lot to revive traditional sports and they are regularly such activities to contribute in a national cause to promote sports.

He said top security arrangements will be made as a big audience is expected to watch the dangal.

Salman Ejaz said it was a healthy sign that a number of bouts will be contested in the dangal which aims at reviving and further promoting traditional style of wrestling which was once half mark of all the sports in sub-continent.

“Dangal and traditional wrestling are the part of our heritage and due to lack of patronage and sponsorship these activities could not organised which resulted in decline of these event”, he said adding “ Punjab Government is laying special attention to revive these games and dangals are the part of our endeavour to evolve a system to bring back wrestlers to this sport “.

Hamid Mirza of Bank Alfalah threw light on the various sports activities his organisation was sponsoring to motivate youth to get involve in sports for the creation of healthy society.

“We are not restricted to one game or any particular event, we doors are open to every sport as we have already sponsored major and minor sports of the country and sponsoring dangal is a part of our plan to pay attention to traditional sports which highlight our culture and traditions”, he added.—APP

Bambyal Kesari Dangal on June 8

KT NEWS SERVICE
JAMMU, June 1: 54th Annual Bambyal Kesari dangal will be organised by Bambyal Dangal committee in association with J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association at village Bambyal in district Jammu on June 8. .
The decision to this effect was taken in a meeting, which was chaired by Shiv Kumar Sharma, president of state association. The members of Bambyal Dangal committee were also present in the meeting. Sharma told about 55 wrestlers from different state like Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh, besides wrestlers from various parts of the state will also take part in the day long dangal. He said that the best wrestler of the dangal will be awarded with silver gurj and first malli by the chief guest.
An expenditure of Rs 60,000 has been estimated to be incurred on this dangal, which is being organised annually at village Bambyal.

Sher-e-Punjab Wrestling To Be Held On June 6

The News

LAHORE: Sher-e-Punjab wrestling will be held here on June 6 in which Shahid Pehlwan will defend his title.

Secretary sports Punjab Saeed Ahmed Nawaz along with members of the organizing committee told at a news conference here at the National Hockey Stadium on Tuesday that there would be 20 small and big bouts in the event.

He said that main contest would be held between Shahid Pehlwan Khoaewala and Usman Shahid Pehlwan while other bouts would include those between Goga Pehlwan and Maloo Pehlwan and between Sarwar Sain Pehlwan and Ikki Pehlwan.

Cash prizes of more than Rs300,000 will be distributed among the wrestlers.

Heritage Village in Amritsar to House Akhara

ExpressIndia.com

Chandigarh If all goes as planned, the Heritage Village being developed by the Punjab Heritage and Tourism Development Board (PHTDB) on the campus of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) may become operational in a year.

The Heritage Village, with a tagline, ‘Sada Pind Saadi Virasat’, is being developed on 11 acres.

The Heritage Village will also provide accommodation for tourists who may want to stay here. About 15 to 20 suites will be constructed in what will be called the ‘haveli of the lambardar’ (traditionally the feudal head of a Punjab village).

Another highlight of the village will be an akhara where wrestling bouts will be conducted.

 

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