Pakistan emerged victorious in the 9-nation tent pegging, securing first place with an impressive 570 points, surpassing all competitors.
Egypt and Saudi Arabia claimed the second and third positions, respectively. Aftab Shabbir from Pakistan was honoured with the prestigious title of Best Rider of the Tournament.
The international competition, held in Lahore, saw teams from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, South Africa, the United States, Norway, Kuwait, Oman, and Pakistan competing. For the first time, teams from nine nations participated in a single event in Pakistan.
President of the Equestrian Federation, Sahibzada Sultan, commented on the significance of the event. “The teams that have come to Pakistan will carry a positive message back to their countries,” Sultan said. “The arrival of international players in Pakistan is a major achievement.”
Sultan expressed hope that with the support of the government of Pakistan and national institutions, the sport would continue to grow.
He also noted that the earlier hosting of the World Cup Qualifiers in Pakistan was the result of his continuous hard work.
