Chitral team win Buzkashi contest

LAHORE : A thrilling Buzkashi competition was organised at Fortress Stadium as part of Horse and Cattle Show 2025 under the auspices of the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) here on Saturday.

A fascinating match took place between the teams from Chitral and Gilgit. Each team fielded five riders, showcasing their skills in the traditional Central Asian game consisted of two 25-minute halves, with a total playtime of 50 minutes. Both Chitral and Gilgit teams remained tied at one goal each until the final moments of the match. However, Chitral team scored a goal in the last minute, securing a narrow victory by one point. The winning team was awarded a cash prize of Rs200,000, while the losing team received a cash prize of Rs100,000. Buzkashi is a traditional Central Asian sport in which two teams of riders compete to carry a goat to a designated circle in the center of the field. The unique competition of Buzkashi, held for the first time in Punjab, thrilled the crowd. The spectators, including men, women, and children, expressed great joy at the display of skill and sportsmanship.