12 Years. One Goal. Gilgit Finally Beats Chitral to Win Shandur Polo Festival 2026

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SHANDUR: Gilgit has reclaimed the Shandur Polo Festival 2026 crown after a 12-year absence, defeating fierce rivals Chitral 6-5 in a breathtaking final that enthralled thousands of spectators at the world’s highest polo ground. Chitral came out strongly in the first half, putting five goals past Gilgit to take a commanding lead into the break. … Read more

Shandur Polo Festival Begins: The Spirit of the Game Outshines the Score

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The 2026 Shandur Polo Festival opens in grand style — but it is a gesture of extraordinary sportsmanship that steals the headlines on day one SHANDUR: At 3,700 metres above sea level, where the air is thin and the sky feels close enough to touch, the thunder of hooves returned to Shandur on Wednesday as … Read more