World beeni champion to defend title in Bradford

    Photo Credit - Asian Express

    The world beeni champion is to defend his title for the first time in Bradford.

    Umar Khan, 24, who is from Manningham, claimed the World Championship in beeni – a form of South Asian arm wrestling – two years ago.

    Khan remains unbeaten and has defended his title six times, including three bouts in Pakistan.

    This will be the first time he has fought in Bradford, taking on challenger Raja Umar Khan, from Luton, at the University of Bradford Sports Hall on Sunday 7 October.

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