BAHAWALPUR: Sahibzada Sultan Muhammad retained his supremacy by winning the 16th Cholistan Jeep Rally at Derawar Fort on Sunday.

According to the preliminary results Dawn received, in Category A, Mr Muhammad covered the 385 kilometres of the race in three hours, 18 minutes and 29 seconds. Former champion Nadir Magsi captured the second position by covering the distance in three hours, 22 minutes and 39 seconds. Jaffar Magsi finished third.

In Category B, Owais Khawkwani clinched the first position, Noman Saranjam second and Asad Shadikhel third. In Category C, Syed Zaheer Shah, Mahmood Majeed Chaudhury and Gohar Sangi were the top three racers, respectively.

In women’s category, Salma Marwat won the race, Tushna Patel finished second and Mahem third.

According to unofficial reports, Mueen Khan won the dirt bike race.

Published in Dawn, February 15th, 2021