Shandur Polo Festival 2026 | World’s Highest Polo Ground in Chitral, Pakistan | Opening Ceremony

Witness the spectacular opening of Shandur Polo Festival 2026 at the world’s highest polo ground in Chitral, Pakistan. Governor Faisal Karim Kundi inaugurated the festival by throwing the ceremonial ball, while thrilling polo matches, paragliding, and cultural performances entertained thousands of visitors from Pakistan and abroad. Long Description Welcome to the breathtaking Shandur Polo Festival 2026, held at the world’s highest polo ground in Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, at an altitude of 12,000 feet above sea level. This video captures the grand opening ceremony inaugurated by Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi, who officially launched the festival by throwing the ceremonial polo ball. Joining the event were: Adil Iqbal – Minister for Sports & Culture, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shafi Ullah Jan – Minister for Information, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa International guests and tourists from around the world The festival features 45 polo teams, showcasing the rich sporting heritage of the region. In today’s exciting match, Chitral’s Laspur team defeated Gilgit’s Adar team in a thrilling contest. Beyond polo, the festival dazzled visitors with: Stunning paragliding performances Vibrant cultural shows Breathtaking aerial views of the Shandur grounds and surrounding mountains During media interactions, Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, Minister Adil Iqbal, and Minister Shafi Ullah Jan praised the successful opening of the festival and pledged to address local infrastructure and tourism-related challenges. Watch the full highlights of one of Pakistan’s most iconic cultural and sporting events! #ShandurPoloFestival #Shandur2026 #PoloMatch #ChitralVsGilgit #GovernorKP #FaisalKarimKundi #Chitral #GilgitBaltistan #WorldHighestPoloGround #PoloFestival #KhyberPakhtunkhwa #TourismPakistan #VisitPakistan #SportsNews #BreakingNews #ViralVideo #ExplorePakistan #TraditionalSports #ShandurTop #pakistannews