‘Want equal respect’: Pakistan’s females galloping to glory in tent pegging
Women in Pakistan are increasingly participating in the traditionally male-dominated sport of tent pegging, known locally as 'neza baazi'. Anum Shakoor, a prominent female rider, exemplifies this shift as she competes in events that were once exclusively for men. The growing presence of female athletes in this sport is challenging societal norms and seeking equal respect in a competitive arena.
- ▪Anum Shakoor is a 30-year-old rider competing in tent pegging events in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
- ▪Tent pegging is a high-stakes sport where riders gallop to pierce a buried wooden target with a lance.
- ▪The sport has historically been dominated by men, but more women are now participating and forming their own teams.
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