Zain Mehmood wins Cholistan Jeep Rally
A motorsport enthusiast races his vehicle on challenging terrain of Thar Desert during Mithi Jeep Rally on Friday. Photo: Express
Zain Mehmood and his co-driver Zain Abdullah were declared the new ‘Sultans’ of the 19th Cholistan Jeep Rally on Sunday. The duo completed the rally in 3 hours and 51 minutes, securing first place.
In the final round of Cholistan Jeep Rally, which is South Asia's biggest motor sports event, Zain Mehmood of Bahawalpur and his co-driver Mohammad Zain Abdullah completed the 462 km A class race in 3 hours and 51 minutes and secured first position. Mir Jafar Magsi covered the distance in 4 hours and 6 minutes, securing second position. Similarly, Sahibzada Sultan secured third position by covering the distance in 4 hours and 9 minutes. On the first day, second place Magsi withdrew from the race due to an accident with his car.
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In the B category race, Asad Shadikhel clinched first place, while Gohar Sangi took second and Irfan took third. Babridge stood first and Falak Sher stood second in the C category, while in D category, Zafar Baloch stood first, Taj Khan stood second and Umar Iqbal stood third. Maham stood first, Dina stood second and Lalain stood third in the women's category.
In addition to the race, a wrestling match was arranged between the Bahawalpur Division Team and the Faisabad Division Team at Dilwash Stadium, as part of activities marking the jeep rally. These activities were jointly organized by the offices of Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur and the Sports Department.
The wrestling match saw the Bahawalpur Division Team face off against the Faisalabad Division Team at Dilwash Stadium. Bahawalpur won the match by securing 36 points, while Faisalabad Division Team took second place by securing 34 points.
With additional input from APP
Published in The Express Tribune, February 26th, 2024.