Kunduz win wrestling event

KUNDUZCITY(PAN Victory Day, beating Takhar, officials said on Saturday.

The game was arranged on Friday by the provincial wrestling federation at the Kunduz municipality ground.

Kunduz beat Takhar 7-3, said the federation director, Mohammad Anwar. Wrestlers from Kunduz outclassed their rivals from Takhar. Three other Kunduz wrestlers lost to their opponents, he said.

“The contest sas held in a friendly environment,” wrester Sharif Pahlawan said.

“It was an interesting game. I like wrestling. When I came to know about the competition, I reached the venue with friends,” said a resident of Chahardara district, Baz Mohammad.

Expenses were paid by Kunduz Mayor Najibullah Omarkhel. Wrestling is a popular sport in the north, where more than 100 teams are officially registered.

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