Pakistan’s tent-pegging to be watched by the Queen

[Dance]

KARACHI: The 27-year-old Malk Yasir Awan grew up on polo ground and horses have always been his passion, because there is a sense of nobility to them.

However, never did he think that he would represent Pakistan and demonstrate the traditional sport of tent-pegging infront of Queen Elizabeth.

Awan is part of the five-member squad that is leaving for London today to participate in the Queen’s diamond jubilee celebrations, the first time a Pakistani tent-pegging team will be seen in an international event.

“Its exciting and intimidating at the same time,” Awan told The Express Tribune. “There will be best horsemen from across the globe. Being there in our traditional uniform, it’ll be a honour. My father is extremely proud of me. We’ve spent our lives with horses and getting an opportunity like this is almost surreal.”

Team leader Adil Shah, running a local magazine Horse and Horseman, used his contacts to land Pakistan a slot. He added that the participants have been practicing individually and the preparation of the uniform – Peshawari chappal, Balochi shalwar, Boski kameez and Sindhi topi – took more than a month.

“The whole idea is amazing, we’d be the symbol of everything that Pakistan stands for and we’ll represent each province in our uniform,” said Adil. “Our participation is going to send out a very positive message to the world and help the create Pakistan’s soft image in the international media.”

Apart from Awan and Adil, the Pakistan team includes Asad Farooq Khan, Sardar Waqar Khan and Qaiser Mehmood.

The game of tent-pegging has a mounted horseman riding at a gallop and using a sword or a lance to pierce, pick up, and carry away a wooden peg as targets.

http://tribune.com.pk/story/376321/pakistans-tent-pegging-to-be-watched-by-the-queen/

 

[khanz]

queen should go on international tour for her jubilee she should come to chitral and see it watching in the backdrop of pakistan's majestic mountain landscapes will be even more spectacular for her
Nonetheless it's still good.

 

[somebozo]

queen should go on international tour for her jubilee she should come to chitral and see it watching in the backdrop of pakistan's majestic mountain landscapes will be even more spectacular for her
Nonetheless it's still good.

F_ck the queen..why so much importance for a bit_h who only stole from Asia???

 

[Nothing]

F_ck the queen..why so much importance for a bit_h who only stole from Asia???

we should come out of our slave mentality..
the same family looted us to our last nail on finger.. without us they were nothing.. our money, resources and men power kept them alive for 200 years and they are leaving on that dividend

 

[Jango]

ANd a certain convict is also in UK bringing shame!!!

 

[Joe Shearer]

KARACHI: The 27-year-old Malk Yasir Awan grew up on polo ground and horses have always been his passion, because there is a sense of nobility to them.

However, never did he think that he would represent Pakistan and demonstrate the traditional sport of tent-pegging infront of Queen Elizabeth.

Awan is part of the five-member squad that is leaving for London today to participate in the Queen’s diamond jubilee celebrations, the first time a Pakistani tent-pegging team will be seen in an international event.

“Its exciting and intimidating at the same time,” Awan told The Express Tribune. “There will be best horsemen from across the globe. Being there in our traditional uniform, it’ll be a honour. My father is extremely proud of me. We’ve spent our lives with horses and getting an opportunity like this is almost surreal.”

Team leader Adil Shah, running a local magazine Horse and Horseman, used his contacts to land Pakistan a slot. He added that the participants have been practicing individually and the preparation of the uniform – Peshawari chappal, Balochi shalwar, Boski kameez and Sindhi topi – took more than a month.

“The whole idea is amazing, we’d be the symbol of everything that Pakistan stands for and we’ll represent each province in our uniform,” said Adil. “Our participation is going to send out a very positive message to the world and help the create Pakistan’s soft image in the international media.”

Apart from Awan and Adil, the Pakistan team includes Asad Farooq Khan, Sardar Waqar Khan and Qaiser Mehmood.

The game of tent-pegging has a mounted horseman riding at a gallop and using a sword or a lance to pierce, pick up, and carry away a wooden peg as targets.

Pakistan

What an honour!

Wish I'd been on such a team!

However, very personally speaking, the get-up sounds like a bit of a kedgeree to me. Four different bits from four different provinces - that's so nerdy.

 

[Malik Amin]

thats amazing story.. i met Malik Yasir at International Tent pegging event held at Polo Ground Rawal Lake. The competition was arranged by Prince Malik Ata Muhammad Khan. He was the part of Pakistan Gladiators tent pegging. German and British teams participated in the event as well.

 

[Reichmarshal]

Since when did Malik Atta become a prince n wt princely state does he intends to rule

 

[Malik Amin]

Malik Ata has the title Prince, given by his friends because of unique dressing and personality as well, as he looks like a Prince. He is known as Prince Malik around the world. All the tent pegging and equestrian authorities and websites mention him as Prince Malik.
Moreover his forefathers have been ruing over the Fateh Jang and Pindi Gheb area since long time near about 500 years.

look at this

his fan page made by his fans/friends:
facebook/PrinceMalikAta

Wikipedia article:
wiki/Malik_Ata_Muhammad_Khan

 

[Bouncer]

Malik Ata has the title Prince, given by his friends because of unique dressing and personality as well, as he looks like a Prince. He is known as Prince Malik around the world. All the tent pegging and equestrian authorities and websites mention him as Prince Malik.
Moreover his forefathers have been ruing over the Fateh Jang and Pindi Gheb area since long time near about 500 years.
look at this
his fan page made by his fans/friends:
facebook/PrinceMalikAta
Wikipedia article:
wiki/Malik_Ata_Muhammad_Khan

Malik Amin sab, any relation to Malik Ata sab?

 

[fatman17]

What an honour!

Wish I'd been on such a team!

However, very personally speaking, the get-up sounds like a bit of a kedgeree to me. Four different bits from four different provinces - that's so nerdy.

thought tent pegging was a punjabi thing....

 

[Malik Amin]

Malik Amin sab, any relation to Malik Ata sab?

Sir just well wisher..having good acquaintance with him...regards

 

[Jaanbaz]

i agree with you… **** that old stinky bitch… **** british royalty'
@Jaanbaz

I don't know why you tagged me. If by abusing the head of state of another nation makes you feel better then go ahead. Personally I don't believe in royal families should have the right to rule anyone. So far the royal family is loved by most of British people so the monarchy is to stay for a long time to come. She's still a million times better the heads of state of Muslim countries. In UK we can build mosques, freedom of speech, freedom to follow whatever religion one wishes to follow. I don't take these freedoms lightly. Tell me a single Muslim country that is better then UK. Muslim leaders are more corrupt then the Queen.

 

[qamar1990]

I don't know why you tagged me. If by abusing the head of state of another nation makes you feel better then go ahead. Personally I don't believe in royal families should have the right to rule anyone. So far the royal family is loved by most of British people so the monarchy is to stay for a long time to come. She's still a million times better the heads of state of Muslim countries. In UK we can build mosques, freedom of speech, freedom to follow whatever religion one wishes to follow. I don't take these freedoms lightly. Tell me a single Muslim country that is better then UK. Muslim leaders are more corrupt then the Queen.

why are we talking about muslim countries?? i didn't say anything about religion or any muslim country or any country to begin with….
**** the queen of england i hope that bitch has a horrible death.. **** the british royals.

 

[Jaanbaz]

why are we talking about muslim countries?? i didn't say anything about religion or any muslim country or any country to begin with….
**** the queen of england i hope that bitch has a horrible death.. **** the british royals.

You can keep repeating **** but that will not make the Queen magically disappear. As for her dying a horrible death, I don't know maybe she will die in her bed from old age but still a millions times better then getting blown to bits by some turd who decides he wants to go heaven.