Rustam-e-Zaman Gama Pehlwan's birth anniversary to be celebrated on May 22

 **Rustam-e-Zaman Gama Pehlwan's birth anniversary to be celebrated on May 22**

**Pakistan's legendary and undefeated wrestler, Rustam-e-Zaman also known as Gama Pehlwan's birth anniversary will be celebrated on May 22nd.** As a matter of fact before partition he belonged to India born here then after partition, he migrated to Pakistan. Gama Pehlwan's real name was Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt and he was born on May 22, 1878, in Amritsar. He belonged to the Kashmiri Butt family. He won the World Champion's match, therefore he was also awarded the title of "Rustam-e-Zaman". He was one of the founders of the ancient art of wrestling.

**Gama lifted a 1200 kg stone and raised it to his chest and walked a few steps in 1902 when he was only 22 years old.** This stone is still present in the Baroda Museum Sayaji Bagh in India and it is written on it that this stone was lifted by Gama Pehlwan on December 23, 1902.

Museum officials say that a hydraulic machine is used to lift this stone and it is difficult for even 25 people to lift this stone. Entry number 10-10 in the museum's registrar states that this stone was brought to the museum in 1912.

**Gama Pehlwan played over 5,000 matches in his 50-year career and never lost a single match.** By 1916, Gama Pehlwan had defeated all Indian wrestlers including Pandit Budo Brahman. On October 15, 1910, he was awarded the title of World Heavyweight Champion at the South Asian level. Gama Pehlwan is the only wrestler in the entire history of wrestling who did not face defeat even once in his career spanning over 50 years. Gama Pehlwan was awarded the President's Medal of Performance by the Government of Pakistan in 1959. Rustam-e-Zaman Gama Pehlwan passed away in Lahore on May 21, 1960. On the occasion of Gama Pehlwan's birthday, his fans will pay tribute to him.

**Here are some of his notable achievements:**

* He won the World Heavyweight Championship in 1910.

* He remained undefeated throughout his career.

* He was known for his incredible strength and stamina.

* He was a national hero in India and Pakistan.

* He is considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.

**Gama Pehlwan is an inspiration to athletes and people all over the world.** He showed that anything is possible if you set your mind to it and work hard. He is a true legend of the sport of wrestling.

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