Inam Butt off to a winning start at Rio de Janeiro Beach Wrestling World Series

By
Faizan Lakhani
Wrestler Inam Butt overpowered Turkey’s Murat Ozkan in the first round by VFA 3-0 at the Rio de Janeiro Beach Wrestling World Series. Photo: Inam Butt Twitter
 
 

KARACHI: Wrestler Inam Butt is off to a victorious start in Rio de Janeiro Beach Wrestling World Series after overpowering Turkey’s Murat Ozkan in the first round.

According to results Inam — one of Pakistan’s most celebrated wrestlers — overpowered Ozkan by VFA 3-0.

In the second round of the 90kg completion, Inam proved himself too strong for Azerbaijan’s Kanan Aliyev and went on to win the bout 1-0 on VPO.

With two wins in two bouts, Inam has a clear lead on tables. He will next take on Brazil’s Wanderson Messias in his third group bout on Saturday.