Governor Punjab Attends Tent-Pegging Competition in Fateh Jang
Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan attended a tent-pegging competition in Tehsil Fateh Jang, Attock district, as the chief guest on Wednesday. A large number of local dignitaries, political and social figures, tent-pegging enthusiasts, and people from various walks of life attended the event.
The governor appreciated the skill, enthusiasm, and outstanding performance of the horse riders participating in the competition. He stated that tent-pegging holds a prominent place among the ancient cultural and traditional sports of Punjab, particularly in the Potohar region.
He emphasized the importance of promoting healthy activities like sports to safeguard young people from drugs and other negative influences. Traditional sports, he added, encourage positive activities among the youth. Sardar Saleem Haider Khan expressed that organizing such competitions could help preserve cultural traditions. He noted that equestrianism and tent-pegging competitions serve as a vital means of introducing the younger generation to their historical heritage and traditional sports.
The governor congratulated organizer Malik Aqib Khan on the successful organization of the event.
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