Wrestler Inayatullah wins Pakistan’s first medal in 2018 Youth Olympics
Inayatullah, 17, won bronze by defeating US wrestler Carson Taylor Manville
October 15, 2018
Wrestler Inayatullah secured Pakistan's first medal in the 2018 Youth Olympic Games under way in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Inayatullah, 17, won a bronze medal in the Youth Olympics by defeating US wrestler Carson Taylor Manville 3-1 in the 65kg event.
His victory gave Pakistan its second-ever medal at the Youth Olympics and the first in this competition.
Inayatullah earlier won gold at the 2017 World Beach Championship – Pakistan’s first ever gold medal at the championship. He also grabbed a silver medal at the Asian Juniors’ Wrestling Championship cadet category last year.
The third edition of the Youth Olympic Games is being held from October 12-17, 2018 in Buenos Aires.
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