Ring of Pakistan wrestling event cancelled in Karachi

The show will be held according to its schedule in Lahore

KARACHI: This end of this year is turning out to be an important phase in terms of events taken place in Pakistan. International wrestling event having more than 20 international wrestlers in Pakistan has also come under discussions at national and international forums.

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As international sports return to Pakistan, it opens a gateway for the country to determine its stance globally. Ring of Pakistan is going miles ahead by putting together two shows with more than 20 international stars. All plans went as per the initial plan announcement and the event was to take place today in Karachi, with the final show in Lahore on December 9.

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All international contracts, local NOCs and permissions leading to the final executions of the event were also on track until a sudden refusal by authorities of Karachi turned up, stated a press release. Last moment refusal to hold an event at KMC sports complex has left the sports lovers, fans of wrestling, international players and most importantly citizens of Karachi disappointed. International wrestling event in Pakistan was supposed to be witnessed by two major cities which now is no more the case.

Ring of Pakistan CEO, Imran Shah said, “It was never easy for us to engage more than 20 international celebrities to visit Pakistan, all at one time, but we were able to pull it off. After calling the event off, I seek a justification for not letting international wrestlers to perform in Karachi.”

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He added that despite all efforts, it is extremely unfortunate that the people of Karachi will not be witnessing the international wrestling event. Ring of Pakistan now hopes to conduct the show successfully in December 9 in Lahore.

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