Pakistan Army Marks a Historic Milestone: The 50th Edition

The 50th Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Polo and Tent Pegging Championship 2025 concluded on December 30, 2025 at the Jinnah Polo Fields (JPF), Lahore, with a grand closing ceremony that celebrated both the sport's deep traditions and five decades of military equestrian excellence.

Reaching a 50th edition is a milestone that very few sporting competitions in Pakistan can claim. The COAS Championship has been a consistent annual event since its founding, surviving through every era of Pakistan's history — a testament to the Pakistan Army's enduring commitment to the equestrian arts.

Championship Results

🥇 Peshawar Corps — Champions
🥈 Gujranwala Corps — Runners-up

Peshawar Corps claimed the title in a competitive final, with Gujranwala Corps putting in a strong performance as runners-up. Corps teams from across Pakistan compete in the event, bringing together the country's top military riders in one arena.

Pakistan Army's Role in Tent Pegging

The Pakistan Army has been one of the most important institutional pillars of tent pegging in the country. Military riders have historically formed the backbone of Pakistan's national team — trained at rigorous standards, competing at domestic and international levels, and carrying the sport's traditions forward across generations.

Events like the COAS Championship are not just competitions. They are the mechanisms through which skills are tested, riders are identified, and standards are maintained. Many of Pakistan's greatest tent pegging champions have come through this military tradition.

What the 50th Edition Means

For the community, a 50th edition championship represents continuity and institutional strength. It means that through every political and economic cycle, the Pakistan Army has maintained its commitment to this sport — providing infrastructure, training, and competition that the civilian tent pegging scene has often looked to as a benchmark.

As Pakistan's equestrian community moves toward a more unified, digitally-documented future through platforms like Neza, the Army's decades of institutional experience and record-keeping will be an important part of the history the community carries forward.

Sources: Radio Pakistan · Daily Independent