Derajat Festival attracts crowds with traditional sports

The tent pegging event was a major attraction, with over 70 rider clubs demonstrating their skills


Our Correspondent April 07, 2025
Two wrestlers lock horns in a traditional kushti match during the Derajat Festival in Dera Ismail Khan. The festival also features traditional sports such as tent pegging, kabaddi, and horse racing. PHOTO: EXPRESS

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DI KHAN:

A series of traditional sports events organized by the Sports Department continued on Sunday, drawing large crowds to the Sports Complex under Derajat Festival.

The events included tent pegging, wrestling (kushti), kabaddi, and doda, among others. MNA Faisal Amin Gandapur and Tehsil Mayor Umar Amin Gandapur were present at the venue, where enthusiastic spectators gathered in large numbers to witness the festivities.

The tent pegging event was a major attraction, with over 70 rider clubs demonstrating their skills. The performances received widespread appreciation and applause from the audience. A special highlight was the participation of a female rider club from Islamabad, whose performance received widespread praise. Similarly, the kabaddi and doda matches saw participation from renowned wrestlers of the region and beyond, bringing a spirit of competition and excitement to the event. Other competitions, such as sack lifting and stone lifting, also took place on the day.

Speaking on the occasion, Faisal Amin Gandapur emphasized that Derajat not only promotes regional culture and traditions but also exemplifies the spirit of hospitality.

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