Chitral Clinches Narrow Victory Over GB as Shandur Polo Festival Concludes

Chitral triumphed over Gilgit-Baltistan 9–8 in a thrilling final at the Shandur Polo Festival on June 22. With scores tied at 7–7 in regular time, Izhar Ali Khan sealed the win with two goals in extra time, earning Man of the Match. The high-altitude match ended with three players per side due to injured horses. The three-day festival featured cultural performances, paragliding, and army displays, concluding with a grand ceremony attended by Lt-Gen Umar Ahmed Bukhari.