1st Open Tent-Pegging Championship

Neza BaziPunjabChampionship 2026

Gurdaspur, Punjab

August 21, 2026

₹1,00,000 Cash PrizeGurdaspur Cup · 1st Place

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A rider in blue lowers the lance at a full gallop during a Neza Bazi run

About Neza Bazi

Neza Bazi is Punjab's tent-pegging sport: full gallop, lowered lance, one peg to strike clean off the ground before the line.

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A rider strikes the peg at sunset in front of a packed crowd

Day Schedule

  1. Morning

    Opening Ceremony & Qualifying Runs

    Riders parade, horse inspection and the first qualifying rounds on the main track.

  2. Afternoon

    Team Events & Quarter-Finals

    Team relay runs and knockout rounds as the field narrows toward the finals.

  3. Evening

    Finals Under Lights

    Individual finals in the fully lit arena, followed by the prize ceremony.

Detailed run order will be published closer to the event.

Categories

  • Open Individual

    The main event: individual lance runs, open to all riders.

  • Team Relay

    Teams of riders combine scores across consecutive runs.

Event Highlights

  • Fully Lit ArenaNight & Day Events

  • Premium SeatingFor Spectators

  • Big LED DisplayLive Action

  • Horse Staging& Facilities

A rider in orange charges through golden dust at full gallop

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