{"id":21965,"date":"2023-11-06T21:42:53","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T21:42:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/riders-display-prowess-at-tent-pegging-contest-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2023-11-06T21:42:53","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T21:42:53","slug":"riders-display-prowess-at-tent-pegging-contest-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/riders-display-prowess-at-tent-pegging-contest-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Riders display prowess at tent-pegging contest | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<strong class=\"location-names\"><br \/>\nLAHORE:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:black\">A two-day tent pegging championship organised by the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) of Lahore at Fortress Stadium concluded on Sunday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:black\">More than 390 riders representing 93 tent pegging clubs from across the country, including a number of female participants, took part in the event. The competition, known as the &#8220;Chief Minister Tent Pegging Championship,&#8221; was organised as part of the ongoing &#8216;Lahore Lahore Aey&#8217; festival.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:black\">PHA Director General Muhammad Tahir Wattoo extended a warm welcome to the chief guest, Caretaker Minister for Housing Syed Azfar Ali Nasir. During the closing ceremony, Nasir presented prizes to the winning teams and individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color:black\">Read\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/2443695\/winter-festival-showcases-diversity\">Winter festival showcases diversity<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:black\">\u201cTent pegging is a traditional sport and the fearless competitors challenged each other with great skill,\u201d Mr Wattoo said. He was of the view that sports activities leave a positive impact on society. &#8220;The PHA is committed to expanding opportunities for sports and recreational activities for the residents of Lahore,&#8221; he added.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:black\">Tent-pegging club leader Ahmed Khan Niazi said, &#8220;Our club members displayed exceptional prowess, and it was an honor to represent our club on such a prestigious platform.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:black\">Farah Daultana, an advocate for women&#8217;s participation, emphasized, &#8220;The inclusion of a girls&#8217; group in this championship is a stride towards gender equality and empowerment. It sets an inspiring example for young girls everywhere.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"background-color:white\">Published in The Express Tribune, November 6<sup>th<\/sup>, 2023.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v5.0&#038;appId=419051588770002&#038;autoLogAppEvents=1\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LAHORE: A two-day tent pegging championship organised by the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) of Lahore at Fortress Stadium concluded on Sunday. More than 390 riders representing 93 tent pegging clubs from across the country, including a number of female participants, took part in the event. 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