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Tent-pegging: After years, traditional sport returns to Islamabad

The Tourism Department of Capital Development Authority (CDA) organized a three-day tent-pegging competition at Fatima Jinnah Park on Friday. PHOTO: QAZI USMAN/ EXPRESS

Hundreds flocked to Fatima Jinnah Park on Friday to witness a game of flying spears and tent-pegs. PHOTO: MUHAMMAD JAVAID/ THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE

Wearing traditional kullah caps over shalwar-kameez and waist coats, riders from different parts of Punjab and K-P are participating in the competition. PHOTO: MUHAMMAD JAVAID/ THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE

The game evolved from the military tactic and has attracted throngs of fans over the years. PHOTO: QAZI USMAN/ EXPRESS

The last tent pegging competition in the city was held in 2004. PHOTO: QAZI USMAN/ EXPRESS

The game evolved from the military tactic and has attracted throngs of fans over the years. PHOTO: MUHAMMAD JAVAID/ THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE

Rider warming-up his horse to compete in the three-day tent-pegging competition organized by the Tourism Department of Capital Development Authority (CDA) at Fatima Jinnah Park on Friday. PHOTO: MUHAMMAD JAVAID/ THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE

Tent-pegging evolved from the military tactic and has attracted throngs of fans over the years. PHOTO: QAZI USMAN/ EXPRESS

Attempt by a rider to pick-up a tent-peg at three-day tent-pegging competition organized by the Tourism Department of Capital Development Authority (CDA) at Fatima Jinnah Park on Friday. PHOTO: MUHAMMAD JAVAID/ THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE

The game of flying spears and tent-pegs has arrived in the town after a long eight-year gap.

Pakistan politics

Mar 17, 2012 - 3:34PM

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The greatest game of All, i love itRecommend
englishreader

Mar 18, 2012 - 7:11AM

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Love this sports

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ibi

Mar 18, 2012 - 11:16PM

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how can we follow such event schedules??

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Pakistani

Mar 19, 2012 - 9:22AM

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Really a nice sporting event..I still vividly remember Horse & Cattle Show which was used to be held annually at fortress stadium Lahore…it was a nice thing but stopped without any reason..although it was a good healthy event.

Anyone responsible for that please start organizing this event…for JASHN-e-BAHARAAN..far more better then BASANT & HOLI etc…

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Naveed

Mar 19, 2012 - 10:29AM

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Excellent work Javaid sb!

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Patriot

Mar 19, 2012 - 8:39PM

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Went to See the Event , Such a great experience !

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Yasir

Mar 20, 2012 - 5:25AM

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This may sound out of context but assimilation of women in public and sports is important.

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Frequent Flyer

Mar 20, 2012 - 9:28PM

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Good Show ……. Bravo

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