{"id":95575,"date":"2025-06-23T15:02:06","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T15:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/chitral-triumphs-over-gilgit-in-shandur-polo-festival-2025-final-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2025-06-23T15:02:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T15:02:06","slug":"chitral-triumphs-over-gilgit-in-shandur-polo-festival-2025-final-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/chitral-triumphs-over-gilgit-in-shandur-polo-festival-2025-final-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Chitral triumphs over Gilgit in Shandur Polo Festival 2025 final | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<figure class=\"flex items-center text-center\"><figcaption class=\"text-3 font-sans uppercase mr-3 whitespace-no-wrap\"><span class=\"ls-art\">Listen\u00a0to\u00a0article<\/span><\/figcaption><audio class=\"h-5 w-60 sm:w-80 rounded-none\" preload=\"metadata\" controlslist=\"noplaybackrate nodownload\" id=\"tts\" controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/attachments\/speech_20250623105134367-hUvAv.mp3\"\/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align:left\">The Shandur Polo Festival 2025 concluded in spectacular fashion on Sunday, as Chitral defeated Gilgit 9\u20137 in the final match played at the world\u2019s highest polo ground before a crowd of thousand.<\/p>\n<p>The final took place before thousands of spectators at Shandur Pass often referred to as the \u201croof of the world,\u201d\u00a0at an altitude of 12,000 feet,\u00a0attracting local crowds and foreign tourists alike.<\/p>\n<p>This year, Gilgit\u2019s \u2018A\u2019 team displayed a notably improved performance compared to previous editions. However, Chitral\u2019s team played a solid defensive game, successfully blocking multiple goal attempts and maintaining their lead to secure the win.<\/p>\n<p>Held from June 20 to 22, the festival was organised with the joint support of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Government, Gilgit-Baltistan Government, Pakistan Army, and Frontier Corps Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (North).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/2551896\/shandur-polo-festival-kicks-off-in-highlands\">Shandur Polo Festival kicks off in highlands<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The final day\u2019s closing ceremony was attended by Lieutenant General Umar Ahmad Bukhari, Corps Commander Peshawar, who participated as the chief guest.<\/p>\n<p>Thousands attended the grand finale, including many international visitors. In keeping with tradition, the Pakistan Army\u2019s elite SSG \u2018Shahbaz\u2019 team executed a spectacular free-fall parachute display, while the Army School of Physical Training, Kakul, impressed with a vibrant paragliding demonstration over the scenic landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Adding to the festivities, a traditional Kalasha dance was performed, much to the delight of the crowd. The cultural showcase received enthusiastic applause and reflected the diverse heritage of the region.<\/p>\n<p>During the ceremony, the chief guest presented awards and honours to players from both teams. 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