19 hours ago
Shandur Polo Festival kicks off in highlands
Spectators soak in the thrill and tradition as Gilgit and Chitral face off in a freestyle polo match at the world's highest polo ground during the Shandur Polo Festival. photo: APP
The historic and culturally significant Shandur Polo Festival has officially commenced at Shandur, the world's highest polo ground, situated at an altitude of 12,000 feet. The three-day event is being jointly organized by the K-P Tourism Authority, army, and Chitral Scouts.
The first day featured a thrilling polo match between Chitral's Sar Laspur and Ghizer team of Gilgit-Baltistan, with Sar Laspur clinching victory by 6-3.
Over the course of the festival, traditional rivals from Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan will engage in spirited polo matches, drawing large crowds of local and international tourists to the scenic highlands of Shandur.
