By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, November 10, 2026: Young wrestlers in Dera Ismail Khan are undergoing intensive training at a special Under-21 Wrestling Coaching Camp ahead of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Games 2026, scheduled to be held in Peshawar.
The training camp is underway at the registered Dera Youth Wrestling Academy, located at the historic traditional wrestling arena in Haqnawaz Park.
The camp began on November 1 and will continue until November 20, providing young athletes with training in modern wrestling techniques and competitive skills.
The training sessions are being supervised by qualified national wrestler and senior coach Imadeen, along with experienced wrestling coach and gold medallist Ustad Abdul Ghafoor Pehlwan.
The camp aims to prepare talented young wrestlers to secure leading positions in the upcoming provincial games and bring recognition to Dera Division.
The academy has previously produced successful wrestlers under the guidance of Ustad Abdul Ghafoor Pehlwan.
Its athletes have won gold and silver medals in competitions held in Peshawar and Sialkot, including the first Chief of Army Staff National Wrestling Championship.
The ongoing camp is expected to further strengthen the skills and competitive readiness of young wrestlers representing Dera Ismail Khan at the provincial level.