Skardu
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17:00
1H
Pakistan
Origins: First polo ground built in 1936, matches began circa 1940; formally revived in the late 1970s
Founder: Initiated by British Major Evelyn Hey Cobb, alongside local leaders; the field is called Mas Junali, meaning “moonlight polo ground” in Khowar
Teams: Primarily between Gilgit and Chitral districts; about 7 matches over the 3 days
Style: Traditional freestyle mountain polo — no strict rules, no referees; famously described as “The rule is that there is no rule.”
Teams & Format: Each side fields 6 players (plus reserves); matches run 1 hour in two halves with a 10-minute cultural break