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Wrestler Yudhvir lifts Mission Dosti wrestling title in JK

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The championship was organised as a part of Navratra Festival by the J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association with the active support of many other associations.

In bouts, wrestler Vikram of UP defeated Mohd Azam of Pakistan and Paru defeated Pakistan's Jiwan Anwar.

Delhi's Rinku defeated Ukraine Wrestler Harab.

The Minister for Youth Services and Sports, R S Chib who was the chief guest on the occasion complemented the J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association and all other agencies for holding prestigious wrestling to promote goodwill between the different countries.

Chib said that India always favoured pleasant relationship with Pakistan adding that efforts are being made to promote peace and brotherhood in the sub-continent through the medium of sports.

 

  

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First Published: Oct 22 2012 | 4:06 AM IST

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