Tent pegging in Pakistan is a highly skilled equestrian sport deeply rooted in the country’s cultural heritage. It involves riders using lances or swords to strike and carry away small ground targets, typically wooden pegs. The sport requires exceptional horsemanship, precision, and agility.
Events like the National Tent Pegging Championship showcase these skills, drawing participants from various regions, particularly from Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Riders often decorate their horses with intricate jewelry, adding to the spectacle. The sport is supported by organizations like the Equestrian Federation of Pakistan and receives significant attention, aiming to preserve and promote this traditional sport (Radio Pakistan) (The News International) (Pakistan Observer) (allsportspk)
