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International-famed Pakistani Wrestler Passed Away, He Was Regarded As National Hero By The PM Nawaz Sharif
Muhammad Rameez Published August 06, 2016 | 03:01 PM
Sialkot, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 6th August, 2016) : The renowned Pakistani wrestler Muhammad Riyaz also known as Raju rocket died today in Sialkot. He had been suffering from heart disease for a long time.
The international-famed Pakistani wrestler won all the national and international titles and awards. He was involved eagerly in the promotion of the art of wrestling for 55 years.
He had governed the world of the wrestling in Pakistan for 55 consecutive years and defend the honor of Pakistan.
He had been the most powerful of his era as despite of his open challenges, the Indian wrestlers were always unwilling to have fight with him. Last year Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had provided Rs 0.5 million for early medical treatment of ailing Muhammad Riaz Butt. He was also regarded as a national hero by PM.
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