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PESHAWAR, Jul 09 (APP):The Chitral A team, winners of the Shandur Polo Festival 2025, visited the Governor House Peshawar on Wednesday and met with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi.
Governor Kundi congratulated the team on their remarkable achievement and praised their hard work and dedication.
During the meeting, discussions were held regarding the provision of international-standard facilities at the Shandur and Chitral polo grounds.
Team Manager Major Waleed and Captain Subedar Israr Wali briefed the Governor on the team’s overall performance and requested the establishment of necessary equipment and facilities at a hospital in Chitral for the treatment and care of polo horses.
The meeting was also attended by President Pakistan Peoples Party Upper Chitral District Syed Sher Hussain.
Speaking on the occasion, Governor Kundi described the Shandur Polo Festival as a historic and cultural event of national importance that attracts not only locals but tourists from around the world. He emphasized the need to promote polo at an international level, especially from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The Governor reiterated his commitment to promoting sports in the province and providing opportunities for young talent to emerge.
“We must bring youth into sports to ensure peace and a healthy society,” he said.
He acknowledged the strong interest of Chitral’s youth and local communities in traditional polo and stressed the importance of preserving and promoting the game.
At the end of the ceremony, Governor Kundi distributed commemorative shields among the winning team members.