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Polo: The King of Sports
Polo is the most popular national sport of Gilgit-Baltistan which is called the king of sports here. There are various traditions in the history as to when and where the game originated, but based on some solid arguments it can be said that
Polo is the most popular national sport of Gilgit-Baltistan which is called the king of sports here. There are various traditions in the history as to when and where the game originated, but based on some solid arguments it can be said that
the game originated thousands of years ago in the Karakoram valleys and the classic Kesar story of Baltistan. The game of polo was played here in an advanced form in the time of the hero Hlafro Caesar. Centuries-old relics of polo still exist in various valleys of Baltistan.
Also, according to various encyclopedias and English dictionaries, it is universally accepted that the word "polo" is a pure Balti (Tibetan) word and is used for a ball.
In the beginning, the objectives of the polo game were combat and the goal of the ball was to set an example
In the beginning, the objectives of the polo game were combat and the goal of the ball was to set an example
of the enemy. So the ruling families, the ministers and the local Russa had to practice polo and horseback riding. With this game, a person becomes a practicing hero and his courage and bravery is well appreciated.
Polo also has a close relationship with music in Baltistan.
Polo also has a close relationship with music in Baltistan.
It's as if polo is impossible without music. Many folk melodies are associated with polo in Baltistan and these melodies are played on different occasions during the game of polo. Read Raqam's book "Baltistan Civilization and Culture" for a detailed history of polo,
the terminology of the game, the relationship between polo, literature, poetry and music.
Written by Mohammad Hassan Hasrat Maroof (Researcher and Historian).
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Written by Mohammad Hassan Hasrat Maroof (Researcher and Historian).
#GilgitBaltistan #History #Polo
#HighAsia #SilkRoad @MHuzaifaNizam @odysseuslahori @NurussabaGarg
