Pakistani wrestlers Inam, Zaman qualify for final in Commonwealth Games 2022.

BIRMINGHAM -- Pakistani wrestlers Inam Butt and Zaman Khan Friday qualified for the Men's Freestyle Wrestling event of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 scheduled to be held later today.

Inam defeated South Africa's Edward Lessing by 5-3 in Men's Freestyle 86kg Wrestling event's semi-final to ensure a medal for Pakistan CWG.

In a close contest, both the fighters dominated with their defending skills. However, Inam made the most of the last minutes to score two crucial points to qualify for the final.

Gujranwala-born Inam will meet India's Deepak Punia in Men's Freestyle 86kg Wrestling event's final today.

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