Saturday’s matchup between Sangram Singh and Pakistani wrestler Muhammad Saeed will be seen on the mat. At the International Pro Wrestling Championship 2024, presented by World Professional Wrestling Hub and held at Shabab Alahli Club in Dubai, there will be five undercard matches in addition to this thrilling main event.
“The anticipated level of competition in Dubai excites me and I want to thank the Dubai Sports Council for their support. This sport of wrestling exemplifies gentlemanly conduct, and I aim to inspire the youth through this event keeping in mind the ideology of FIT India. Competing against Muhammad Saeed, who is an elite athlete in his own right will be the perfect way to emphasize that age is no barrier and I look forward to a great fight to complete my anticipated comeback facilitated by World Professional Wrestling Hub,” said Sangram Singh, Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion.
“Wrestling is a pivotal sport in India and being associated with the World Professional Wrestling Hub continues the work that all of us have been aiming to achieve to grow the sport in India in the right manner. The next generation of wrestlers are the future medal-winning contenders at the highest level and this event will only inspire them to work harder to achieve their potential. Sangram Singh is a great ambassador of the sport of wrestling and I wish him all the best for the upcoming fight in Dubai.” said Gyan Singh, Olympian, Dhyanchand Awardee and Ex-India Chief Coach at the press conference held on Monday.
Five matches total are scheduled for the event, with the highly anticipated main event pitting Sangram Singh against Muhammad Saeed. Ilias Bekbulatov (Russia), the 2017 European Wrestling Champion, will face Damon Kemp (USA); Andrea Carolina (Columbia); Bader Ali (UAE); he will also face Vescan Cynthia (France); he will face Mbo Isomi Aron (Congo); he will face the gold medalist from the Games of La Francophonie; and he will face Olympian vs Skiba Monika (Poland).
“On behalf of the Dubai Sports Council, I would like to extend the warmest welcome to all the wrestlers that will be competing at the International Pro Wrestling Championship 2024. India has historically been a powerhouse of wrestling on an international stage and this event not only helps promote the sport in India but in Dubai as the people will witness masters of the sport including Olympians and world-level medallists. The level of competition is expected to be of the highest level and I wish all the wrestlers our best.” said Ali Al Aseeri, Representative, of Dubai Sports Council.
“Wrestling has brought immense pride and achievement to India and is a sport that is played by the common man. I am honoured to have been allowed to be a part of the growth of this wonderful sport on an international level and am hopeful that this will inspire the generation to compete at the highest level. I thank Dubai Sports Council for believing in what we are aiming to do and for their full support in conducting this event.”
