9 spectacular pictures of Islamabad's Tent Pegging Championship
Tent Pegging is an equestrian sport popular in Pakistan and India with a rich history
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The specifics of the game involve a mounted horseman riding at a gallop who uses a sword or lance to carry away or pierce a small target placed in the field.
Here we look at 9 spectacular images captured from Sunday's event.
A rider on horseback competes in the Margalla Festival Tent Pegging Championship in Islamabad. PHOTO: REUTERS A rider on horseback competes in the Margalla Festival Tent Pegging Championship in Islamabad. PHOTO: REUTERS Riders chat between rounds at the Margalla Festival Tent Pegging Championship in Islamabad. PHOTO: REUTERS Riders chat between rounds at the Margalla Festival Tent Pegging Championship in Islamabad. PHOTO: REUTERS Riders chat between rounds at the Margalla Festival Tent Pegging Championship in Islamabad. PHOTO: REUTERS Riders on horseback compete in the Margalla Festival Tent Pegging Championship in Islamabad. PHOTO: REUTERS Riders on horseback compete in the Margalla Festival Tent Pegging Championship in Islamabad. PHOTO: REUTERS Riders on horseback compete in the Margalla Festival Tent Pegging Championship in Islamabad. PHOTO: REUTERS Spectators watch the Margalla Tent Pegging Championship in Islamabad. PHOTO: REUTERS
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