Pakistan’s Women Achieve Recognition in Tent Pegging

Anum Shakoor, a 30-year-old rider from Pakistan, competes in tent pegging, a traditional sport predominantly participated in by men. She leads Bint-e-Zahra Club, the country’s first all-female tent-pegging team, formed to provide women with a platform in the sport. Despite facing societal challenges, Shakoor and her teammates aim to promote female participation in this high-stakes competition, showcasing their skills at a recent mela near Rawalpindi.

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