Police make state proud at Masters Int'l Tent Pegging C'ship

The Punjab Police Equestrian Team delivered an outstanding performance at the Masters International Tent Pegging Championship, held at Ghaziabad from November 10 to 12, bringing home multiple medals and making Punjab proud on the national stage.

DIG Inderbir Singh showcased exceptional skill and precision, winning the silver medal in the Individual Lance Event on his mare Monika, following a thrilling tie run.

Inspector Lakhwinder Singh demonstrated remarkable horsemanship, securing the gold medal in the Individual Sword Event with a perfect score of 36/36 on his mare Quincy.

The Punjab Police team comprising DIG Inderbir Singh, DSP Jaswinder Singh, Inspector Youngbir Singh, and Inspector Lakhwinder Singh, won the silver medal in the team category today. Competing against top teams, including South Africa Masters, ITBP-Haryana, Jalandhar, and BSF Masters, the team exhibited exceptional coordination and mastery across all events.

The Punjab Police contingent’s stellar performance brought immense pride to the department and the state. DGP Gaurav Yadav extended congratulations to the team for their exemplary achievements and for bringing laurels to the Punjab Police and Punjab.

DIG Inderbir Singh had earlier told The Tribune that it was DSP Ram Pal, retired earlier this year, who started teaching him tent pegging last year, and within a year he was playing nationals and winning medals.

"It’s very important to warm up the horse before the game, and after practice, the animal must be cooled down. Once they’re (horses) back in the stable, they get a nice ‘maalish’ (massage). This ensures the horse is willing to return and play again,” he earlier explained.

The victories underscore the Punjab Police’s tradition of excellence, discipline, and dedication, not only in maintaining law and order, but also in the field of sports and equestrian excellence.

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The winners

DIG Inderbir showcased exceptional skill, winning silver in Individual Lance Event

Inspector Lakhwinder demonstrated remarkable horsemanship, securing gold in the Individual Sword Event

The Punjab Police team won the silver medal in the team category