Pakistan's Female Riders Carve Their Place in the Male-Dominated Sport of Tent Pegging

In Pakistan, a growing number of women and girls are challenging gender norms by excelling in tent pegging, a traditional equestrian sport known locally as 'neza baazi'. Historically dominated by men, the sport involves horseback riders using a lance to pick up a ground target. Participants say they simply 'want equal respect' in a field where female athletes are increasingly making a mark. Their rising presence is slowly shifting perceptions, as more families support their daughters' passion for the sport.