‘Want equal respect’: Pakistan’s females galloping to glory in tent pegging
Summary
In Rawalpindi, Pakistan, women are taking part in tent pegging, a traditional horse-riding sport usually dominated by men. A new female-only club called Bint-e-Zahra was created to provide women with a space to train and compete in this challenge-filled sport.Key Facts
- Tent pegging is a sport where riders gallop and try to pierce wooden targets with a lance.
- The sport is traditionally male-dominated and popular in areas around Rawalpindi.
- Bint-e-Zahra Club is Pakistan’s first female-only tent pegging club, formed in 2025.
- The club’s members include women aged from 16 to 32, including mothers.
- Female riders face challenges such as large male audiences and limited acceptance.
- Female participants often have family members supporting and protecting them at events.
- Events include festive elements like music, food stalls, and decorated horses.
- The women involved hope to earn respect and encourage more female participation in the sport.
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