Islamabad: Thirty-fifth death anniversary of wrestler Muhammad Zubair Jhara, known as Jhara Pehlwan, was observed today (Thursday). He was best known for defeating Japanese wrestler Inoki in 1979. According to Radio Pakistan, Jhara was one of Pakistan's leading wrestlers and remained undefeated in more than sixty domestic and international matches. He was awarded the titles of Fakhar-e-Pakistan and Rustam-e-Pakistan. Jhara Pehlwan died of heart failure on this day in 1991 at the age of 31 in Lahore.
Death Anniversary of Jhara Pehlwan Observed
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