From Correspondent

Bhit Shah, Sindh

Sindh Sports Minister Sardar Muhammad Bux Mahar distributed prizes among the Malh Pahlwans (Wrestlers) at the third and last day of Malakhrro, the traditional Sindhi wrestling competitions, held at Malakhrro Ground, on the occasion of 3-day 281st annual festival of great poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai at Bhit Shah, district Matiari, Sindh province of Pakistan on August 23, 2024.

Malakhrro is the regular feature and is organized every year on the occasion of annual festival of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai.

A number of Malh Pahlwans including Rahi Tagar, Mubarak Mallah, Fida Khan, Habibullah, Hakim Kosh, Oshaq Shani, Wahid Kori, Moosa Bihan, Usman Chachar, Gul Hassan Chandio and others participated in last day competition.

Minister distributed cash prizes and shields among the wrestlers showing best performance. He assured of resolving issues faced by the traditional Malh Pahlwans of Sindh.

Malakhrro, an ancient Sindhi form of wrestling in Sindh, dates back 5000 years. The match begins with both wrestlers tying a twisted cloth around the opponent’s waist. Each one then holds onto the opponent’s waist cloth and tries to throw him to the ground. Malakhrro is one of the favorite sports among males in Sindh. Malakhrro matches are generally held on holidays and are a feature of all fairs and festivals.

Read: Sindhi Wrestlers Show Their Skills at Malakhrro

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Sehwan, Sindh

Sindh Sports Department has organized the Malakhrra, the Sindhi traditional wrestling, as part of 3-day celebration of annual Urs (Festival) of mystic Saint Qalandar Lal Shahbaz, which began here on Thursday February 29, 2024.

The Malakhrro will be held daily for three days of the festival. The renowned Pahalwans (Wrestlers) are taking part in the Malakhrro.

The arrangements of the Malakhrro were made under the supervision of Ms. Maryam Keerio, the Deputy Director, Sports, Hyderabad.

Scores of spectators witnessed the Malakhrro bouts and praised the Pahalwans for their performance. Cash prizes were also given to the contestants.

Read: 18Th Sindh Games to commence in Karachi 

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