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The 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia - in pictures
Armoured knights descend upon Kryal Castle in Ballarat to fight for the honour of being crowned jousting champion at the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia. All things medieval are revered and recreated at the Victorian medieval festival including Viking battles, jousting knights, games like axe throwing along with a living history village.
Victorian Medieval Festival at Kryal Castle, Ballarat, Victoria. Coinciding with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia, the event celebrates and recreates life as it was in the Middle Ages. An aerial view of the Kryal Castle complex, at the foot of Mount Warrenheip.
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The 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia - in pictures
Armoured knights descend upon Kryal Castle in Ballarat to fight for the honour of being crowned jousting champion at the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia. All things medieval are revered and recreated at the Victorian medieval festival including Viking battles, jousting knights, games like axe throwing along with a living history village.
Victorian Medieval Festival at Kryal Castle, Ballarat, Victoria. Coinciding with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia, the event celebrates and recreates life as it was in the Middle Ages. Sword play in the Medieval Village.
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The 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia - in pictures
Armoured knights descend upon Kryal Castle in Ballarat to fight for the honour of being crowned jousting champion at the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia. All things medieval are revered and recreated at the Victorian medieval festival including Viking battles, jousting knights, games like axe throwing along with a living history village.
Victorian Medieval Festival at Kryal Castle, Ballarat, Victoria. Coinciding with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia, the event celebrates and recreates life as it was in the Middle Ages. The medical tent in the Medieval Village.
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The 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia - in pictures
Armoured knights descend upon Kryal Castle in Ballarat to fight for the honour of being crowned jousting champion at the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia. All things medieval are revered and recreated at the Victorian medieval festival including Viking battles, jousting knights, games like axe throwing along with a living history village.
Victorian Medieval Festival at Kryal Castle, Ballarat, Victoria. Coinciding with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia, the event celebrates and recreates life as it was in the Middle Ages. Jousting participant Andrew McKinnon interacts with the crowd.
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The 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia - in pictures
Armoured knights descend upon Kryal Castle in Ballarat to fight for the honour of being crowned jousting champion at the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia. All things medieval are revered and recreated at the Victorian medieval festival including Viking battles, jousting knights, games like axe throwing along with a living history village.
Victorian Medieval Festival at Kryal Castle, Ballarat, Victoria. Coinciding with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia, the event celebrates and recreates life as it was in the Middle Ages. Jousting participants Cliff Marisma and Rodney Deaman.
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The 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia - in pictures
Armoured knights descend upon Kryal Castle in Ballarat to fight for the honour of being crowned jousting champion at the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia. All things medieval are revered and recreated at the Victorian medieval festival including Viking battles, jousting knights, games like axe throwing along with a living history village.
Victorian Medieval Festival at Kryal Castle, Ballarat, Victoria. Coinciding with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia, the event celebrates and recreates life as it was in the Middle Ages. Jousting participants Philip Leitch and Samantha Marr.
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The 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia - in pictures
Armoured knights descend upon Kryal Castle in Ballarat to fight for the honour of being crowned jousting champion at the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia. All things medieval are revered and recreated at the Victorian medieval festival including Viking battles, jousting knights, games like axe throwing along with a living history village.
Victorian Medieval Festival at Kryal Castle, Ballarat, Victoria. Coinciding with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia, the event celebrates and recreates life as it was in the Middle Ages. Jason Ladias of Melbourne.
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The 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia - in pictures
Armoured knights descend upon Kryal Castle in Ballarat to fight for the honour of being crowned jousting champion at the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia. All things medieval are revered and recreated at the Victorian medieval festival including Viking battles, jousting knights, games like axe throwing along with a living history village.
Victorian Medieval Festival at Kryal Castle, Ballarat, Victoria. Coinciding with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia, the event celebrates and recreates life as it was in the Middle Ages. Beth McKillop and Emma Beck on the rack.
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The 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia - in pictures
Armoured knights descend upon Kryal Castle in Ballarat to fight for the honour of being crowned jousting champion at the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia. All things medieval are revered and recreated at the Victorian medieval festival including Viking battles, jousting knights, games like axe throwing along with a living history village.
Victorian Medieval Festival at Kryal Castle, Ballarat, Victoria. Coinciding with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia, the event celebrates and recreates life as it was in the Middle Ages. Lachlan Hawkins from Werribee.
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The 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia - in pictures
Armoured knights descend upon Kryal Castle in Ballarat to fight for the honour of being crowned jousting champion at the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia. All things medieval are revered and recreated at the Victorian medieval festival including Viking battles, jousting knights, games like axe throwing along with a living history village.
Victorian Medieval Festival at Kryal Castle, Ballarat, Victoria. Coinciding with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia, the event celebrates and recreates life as it was in the Middle Ages. Connie, Charlie and Emily Harris from the Dandenong Ranges.
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The 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia - in pictures
Armoured knights descend upon Kryal Castle in Ballarat to fight for the honour of being crowned jousting champion at the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia. All things medieval are revered and recreated at the Victorian medieval festival including Viking battles, jousting knights, games like axe throwing along with a living history village.
Victorian Medieval Festival at Kryal Castle, Ballarat, Victoria. Coinciding with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia, the event celebrates and recreates life as it was in the Middle Ages. Shane Cooper of Ballarat.
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The 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia - in pictures
Armoured knights descend upon Kryal Castle in Ballarat to fight for the honour of being crowned jousting champion at the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia. All things medieval are revered and recreated at the Victorian medieval festival including Viking battles, jousting knights, games like axe throwing along with a living history village.
Victorian Medieval Festival at Kryal Castle, Ballarat, Victoria. Coinciding with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia, the event celebrates and recreates life as it was in the Middle Ages. Noah the tantrum-throwing knight.
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The 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia - in pictures
Armoured knights descend upon Kryal Castle in Ballarat to fight for the honour of being crowned jousting champion at the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia. All things medieval are revered and recreated at the Victorian medieval festival including Viking battles, jousting knights, games like axe throwing along with a living history village.
Victorian Medieval Festival at Kryal Castle, Ballarat, Victoria. Coinciding with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia, the event celebrates and recreates life as it was in the Middle Ages. Laszlo Rideg of Count Laszlo Leather.
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The 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia - in pictures
Armoured knights descend upon Kryal Castle in Ballarat to fight for the honour of being crowned jousting champion at the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia. All things medieval are revered and recreated at the Victorian medieval festival including Viking battles, jousting knights, games like axe throwing along with a living history village.
Victorian Medieval Festival at Kryal Castle, Ballarat, Victoria. Coinciding with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia, the event celebrates and recreates life as it was in the Middle Ages. Chris Bahlo of Ballarat in full regalia.
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The 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia - in pictures
Armoured knights descend upon Kryal Castle in Ballarat to fight for the honour of being crowned jousting champion at the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia. All things medieval are revered and recreated at the Victorian medieval festival including Viking battles, jousting knights, games like axe throwing along with a living history village.
Victorian Medieval Festival at Kryal Castle, Ballarat, Victoria. Coinciding with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia, the event celebrates and recreates life as it was in the Middle Ages. Estel Castle crafts in the Re-enactors Village.
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The 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia - in pictures
Armoured knights descend upon Kryal Castle in Ballarat to fight for the honour of being crowned jousting champion at the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia. All things medieval are revered and recreated at the Victorian medieval festival including Viking battles, jousting knights, games like axe throwing along with a living history village.
Victorian Medieval Festival at Kryal Castle, Ballarat, Victoria. Coinciding with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia, the event celebrates and recreates life as it was in the Middle Ages. Lara Telehin and Natasha Steed of the East Gippsland Historical Re-enactment Society engage with Ella Tough (and Riskus the Polar Dragon) and Jess Hobson.
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The 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia - in pictures
Armoured knights descend upon Kryal Castle in Ballarat to fight for the honour of being crowned jousting champion at the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia. All things medieval are revered and recreated at the Victorian medieval festival including Viking battles, jousting knights, games like axe throwing along with a living history village.
Victorian Medieval Festival at Kryal Castle, Ballarat, Victoria. Coinciding with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia, the event celebrates and recreates life as it was in the Middle Ages. Grace Thornbrough of Mt Waverley participates in the axe throwing.
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The 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia - in pictures
Armoured knights descend upon Kryal Castle in Ballarat to fight for the honour of being crowned jousting champion at the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia. All things medieval are revered and recreated at the Victorian medieval festival including Viking battles, jousting knights, games like axe throwing along with a living history village.
Victorian Medieval Festival at Kryal Castle, Ballarat, Victoria. Coinciding with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia, the event celebrates and recreates life as it was in the Middle Ages. Scenes from the Viking Mass Battle in the Main Arena.
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The 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia - in pictures
Armoured knights descend upon Kryal Castle in Ballarat to fight for the honour of being crowned jousting champion at the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia. All things medieval are revered and recreated at the Victorian medieval festival including Viking battles, jousting knights, games like axe throwing along with a living history village.
Victorian Medieval Festival at Kryal Castle, Ballarat, Victoria. Coinciding with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia, the event celebrates and recreates life as it was in the Middle Ages. Scenes from the Viking Mass Battle in the Main Arena.
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The 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia - in pictures
Armoured knights descend upon Kryal Castle in Ballarat to fight for the honour of being crowned jousting champion at the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia. All things medieval are revered and recreated at the Victorian medieval festival including Viking battles, jousting knights, games like axe throwing along with a living history village.
Victorian Medieval Festival at Kryal Castle, Ballarat, Victoria. Coinciding with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia, the event celebrates and recreates life as it was in the Middle Ages. Scenes from the Viking Mass Battle in the Main Arena.
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The 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia - in pictures
Armoured knights descend upon Kryal Castle in Ballarat to fight for the honour of being crowned jousting champion at the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia. All things medieval are revered and recreated at the Victorian medieval festival including Viking battles, jousting knights, games like axe throwing along with a living history village.
Victorian Medieval Festival at Kryal Castle, Ballarat, Victoria. Coinciding with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of jousting in Australia, the event celebrates and recreates life as it was in the Middle Ages. Scenes from the Viking Mass Battle in the Main Arena.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
Bradford East MP IMRAN HUSSAIN delivers a speech ahead of the prize giving . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
SOHAIL HUSSAIN (29 - centre) of Potwar Hadri Club in Bradford , celebrates amongst his team mates . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A competitor winds his turban . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A trio of competitors are seen silhouetted against the setting early evening sun , having all successfully speared pegs in a three horse round . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
Competitors celebrate a victorious round . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
Competitors are seen silhouetted against the setting early evening sun . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
Spectators cheer as their club scores a perfect three in a triple round . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
Supports of Potwar Hadri Club watch from the sideline . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
SOHAIL HUSSAIN (29) of Potwar Hadri Club in Bradford , in front of fellow club members on horseback . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
Children play with a makeshift spears and pegs , constructed from the temporary plastic barriers erected around the competition field , as if they were competitors . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
Children play with a makeshift spears and pegs , constructed from the temporary plastic barriers erected around the competition field , as if they were competitors . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
SOHAIL HUSSAIN (29) of Potwar Hadri Club in Bradford . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A competitor successfully spears a peg . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
Two competitors charge in parallel towards different pegs . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A team of three prepare ahead of the triple round , during which three horses are ridden simultaneously , with the aim that all three riders successfully spear pegs . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A man exits a horsebox decorated with the faces of former champions . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A team of three prepare ahead of the triple round , during which three horses are ridden simultaneously , with the aim that all three riders successfully spear pegs . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A competing team celebrates after a successful round . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A competing team celebrates after a successful round . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
Money is given as tributes to successful competitors . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A boy plays with a makeshift spear and peg , constructed from the temporary plastic barriers erected around the competition field , as if he were a competitor . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A prize trophy on the judges' table . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A competitor slowly trots on his horse having successfully speared a peg . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A man adjusts a boy's headwear . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
Judges and participants fuss over the positioning and layout of the prize trophies . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
Prize trophies are brought to the judges table . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
Competitors wait for their round . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A competitor successfully spears a peg . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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British Pakistanis find fraternity in cavalry sport of tent pegging
Also known as neza bazi, the centuries-old pastime is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A remote field in Bradford rumbles as a rider, resplendent in a crisp white shalwar kameez, pistachio-coloured waistcoat, turban and fan billowing upwards like peacock feathers, gallops on his horse towards a peg hammered into the ground. As the rider thunders closer to his target he lowers a long lance, impaling the peg seconds later with a jubilant roar. "Four points, clap!" a commentator cries in Urdu.
Teams across the country - all from the Pakistani diaspora - have gathered to compete at a national competition for neza bazi, or tent pegging. It is a centuries-old cavalry sport renowned across south Asia that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
Crowds of onlookers watch and video the matches on their mobile phones . Competitors from tent-pegging clubs around England take part in the ancient cavalry sport , in a field on the outskirts of Bradford . The game involves charging on horseback with a sharpened lance towards a planted wooden peg with the intention of piercing and lifting the peg from the ground whilst maintaining a full gallop.
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