Beach wrestling

Pakistan’s Muhammad Inam Has Big Dreams

By Marc Berman

SARIGERME, Turkey (October 6th and 7th) --  When Muhammad INAM (PAK) steps in to the circle for the 90kg final later today the world championship title is up for grabs. He will not be alone when he makes his last walk to the circle this weekend “I come here for my nation, my people, my government. They motivate me and are with me.”

Inam made history last year by winning the first world championship title for Pakistan in beach wrestling. “Last year when I returned to Pakistan lots of people met me at the airport, taking pictures and throwing flowers to me. I did a lot of media and lots of interviews. It was a big deal for our nation.”

The transition to beach wrestling was a natural one for Inam. Starting as a young boy in mud wrestling was an advantage, “In Pakistan we do not have money for mats so, we train in the mud. Now I train 10 months in the mud and two months before the championship I change to the sand.”

Winning back to back world championship titles would be another historic milestone for Inam and Pakistan.  Even more motivating for him then the title is the opportunity to shine a positive light on his country for the world to see. “Last year people were afraid to talk with me because they did not know me or Pakistan but, this year the fans cheer for me and snap pictures with me. This is why I come here, for my people and the next generation.”

Be with Inam in the finals when he attempts to make history today by watching live  on United World Wrestling

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U23 & U17 Asian Championships, Vietnam: Results and Highlights

By United World Wrestling Press

VUNG TAU, Vietnam (June 18) -- The U23 and U17 Asian Championships was held in Vung Tau, Vietnam from June 18 to 26.

Close to 500 wrestlers participated in the two tournaments which was live on UWW+, streamed exclusively on uww.org and the UWW App from June 18. For full schedule of U17 Asian Championships, click here.

The all results: CLICK HERE

For all entries in Greco-Roman, Women's Wrestling and Freestyle: CLICK HERE

For all photos: CLICK HERE