The inauguration ceremony of third Sarsabz National Tent Pegging Championship was formally hosted in Lahore by Fatima Group in collaboration with the Equestrian Federation of Pakistan.

The special ceremony was held at the Polo and Tent Pegging ground of the Headquarters of Sutlej Rangers (Punjab) on Monday, November 11, 2019. Chief Guest of the ceremony, DG Rangers Punjab Major General Saqib Mehboob Malik, officially inaugurated the championship in the presence of notable guests and a large gathering of general public from various walks of life. Over 1200 riders and 300 teams from around the Country will participate and thrill the audience during this five-day gut wrenching championship.

"Fatima Group, being amongst Pakistan's top 3 fertilizer consortiums, holds strong roots within the Country's rural community. Our mission is to win the hearts of Pakistan farmers by supporting their most preferred game of Tent Pegging, a game that portrays their rural culture and identity. We are working with the Equestrian Federation of Pakistan to revive this traditional sport and make it popular amongst general public. Almost 1200 riders from across Pakistan will participate in this event, riding horses decked in exquisite jewellery from head to toe. We remain steadfast to revitalising the lost glory of tent pegging in Pakistan and to bring it back to its much deserved limelight", said Rabel Sadozai, National Marketing Manager at Fatima Group.

The championship will run for 5 days. The event is open for all to attend and will continue till the evening of Friday, November 15, 2019.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2019