Shandur polo festival beings

Shandur polo festival beings

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Shandur polo festival beings

CHITRAL (Web Desk) – A three-day annually Shandur polo festival kicked off on Friday at the world’s highest polo ground in Upper Chitral.

The polo lovers turned up in large numbers. The spectators applauded the free style thrilling polo match played between Chitral and Gilgit Baltistan teams.

During the tournament, matches will be played between the teams of Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Every year a large number of local as well as international tourists travel to the world's highest polo ground in Shandur to witness the polo matches and cultural activities.

Shandur Festival had been celebrated regularly since 1980 and had gained international fame attracting thousands of local and foreign tourists annually.