FAISALABAD – Pakistan Army wrestler Gulzar Butt has claimed the prestigious Rustam-e-Pakistan wrestling title after defeating WAPDA’s Adnan Tiranwala in the final held in Faisalabad.
Gulzar Butt, the champion, received a cash prize of Rs500,000, while the runner-up was awarded Rs300,000.
The finale followed 20 intense bouts featuring renowned wrestlers from across the country.
Heartfelt congratulations to Gulzar Butt Pehlwan on winning the Rustam-e-Pakistan title. His remarkable achievement is a great boost for the promotion of Pakistan’s traditional sport of wrestling and serves as strong inspiration for the youth. #AhsanBakhtawari #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/s3vrUduCG0
— Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari (@AZBakhtawari) March 28, 2026
A large crowd of wrestling enthusiasts attended, cheering the competitors and celebrating the athletes’ displays of strength and skill.
Social media users have congratulated Butt for winning the title.
A user wrote: “Heartfelt congratulations to Gulzar Butt Pehlwan on winning the Rustam-e-Pakistan title. His remarkable achievement is a great boost for the promotion of Pakistan’s traditional sport of wrestling and serves as strong inspiration for the youth”.
