Nouman Zaka

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Nouman Zaka (born August 15, 1994) is a Pakistani wrestler who has won the national championships twice in his career. [1] [2]

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Early Life and Education

Zaka was born in Lahore, Pakistan, and began his wrestling training at a young age. He attended the Government College University in Lahore.

Career

Zaka first rose to prominence in the Pakistani wrestling scene when he won the national championship in 2016. He successfully defended his title the following year.

Pakistan Wrestling Federation Added Nouman Zaka to Wrestling Squad for Asian Championships as Mohammad Inam Skips Due to Coaching Course. Nouman Zaka, two-time national wrestling champion, added to Pakistan's national wrestling squad for the upcoming Asian Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, from April 9-14. In addition to Zaka, the squad also includes Inayat Ullah and Mohammad Bilal, according to a senior official from the Pakistan Wrestling Federation (PWF). [3] [4] [5] [6]

Pakistani wrestlers including Zaka missed Asian Wrestling Championships after landing at the wrong airport. The Pakistani wrestlers, including Commonwealth Games Bronze medalist Inayat Ullah, Mohammad Bilal, and Nouman Zaka, along with coach Ghulam Fareed, missed the Asian Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. They landed at the wrong airport, Almaty International Airport, and were deported to Dubai after being denied a visa-on-arrival, which is only issued at Astana. The Pakistan Wrestling Federation (PWF) faced yet another dark day as all four members missed their scheduled matches, despite efforts to help them reach their destination from Dubai. [7] [8]

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