Din Mohammad also won bronze at Commonwealth Games, inspired generations of athletes
\n LAHORE
\nPakistan\u2019s first-ever international gold medallist wrestler Din Mohammad passed away after a prolonged illness. He was over 100 years old.
\nHailing from Lahore\u2019s Bata Pur area, Din Mohammad earned the honour of winning Pakistan\u2019s first gold medal in the 1954 Asian Games held in Manila.
\nRepresenting the country in wrestling, he defeated opponents from the Philippines, India, and Japan to claim the top podium spot.
\nBesides the Asian Games gold, Din Mohammad also brought home a bronze medal from the Commonwealth Games and represented Pakistan in numerous international events, raising the national flag with pride.
\nPunjab Sports Board spokesperson confirmed his passing and recalled that it was Din Mohammad who gave Pakistan its first-ever gold at an international event.
\nPunjab Sports Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar expressed deep sorrow at his death, saying: \u201cDin Mohammad\u2019s services to the nation and wrestling are unforgettable. He lifted Pakistan\u2019s flag in international arenas and is a true national hero.\u201d
\nPunjab Director-General of Sports Khizar Afzal Chaudhry also conveyed heartfelt condolences, saying: \u201cMay Allah grant him the highest place in Jannah. Wrestler Din Mohammad made the nation proud and his contribution to Pakistani sports will always be remembered.\u201d
\nBoth officials extended prayers and sympathies to the bereaved family, terming Din Mohammad a source of pride for the nation and an inspiration for future generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Din Mohammad also won bronze at Commonwealth Games, inspired generations of athletes LAHORE Pakistan\u2019s first-ever international gold medallist wrestler Din Mohammad passed away after a prolonged illness. He was over 100 years old. Hailing from Lahore\u2019s Bata Pur area, Din Mohammad earned the honour of winning Pakistan\u2019s first gold medal in the 1954 Asian Games […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":488215,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-488194","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports"},"yoast_head":"\n