Yak polo

In today's world, Yak polo has become a topic of great relevance and interest for different sectors of society. Its impact on people's daily lives has generated a series of debates and discussions around its implications. From its origins to its current state, Yak polo has captured the attention of researchers, experts, professionals and ordinary people, who seek to understand its importance and consequences. In this article, we will explore the most relevant aspects related to Yak polo, analyzing its influence in different areas and its future in a constantly evolving world.

Yak polo

Yak polo (or sarlagan polo) is a Mongolian variant of the sport polo. It is played on yaks instead of on horseback.

Originally invented in the early 2000s as a tourist attraction, the sport is as of 2006 reported to have attracted a modest following in Mongolia. The Mongolian Association of Sarlagan Polo claims that the sport is booming, with four games a week being played in the summer of 2006. In Pakistan, Yak polo is played in the Himalayas and Hindukush at Boroghil in District Chitral. The event is held in July every year and is sponsored by the Sarhad Tourism Corporation, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

See also

  • Yak skiing, another sport (or tourist attraction) involving yaks.

References

  • Richard Spencer (July 13, 2006). "Yak polo rides to rescue of dying breed". The Daily Telegraph.