STATE TIMES NEWS
LEH: As a prelude to the 70th Independence Day celebration in Leh, an exhibition Horse Polo match was played between Red and Blue team of Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre (LSRC) at Civil Polo Ground Leh.
The match was organised under the aegis of Fire and Fury Corps and was witnessed by a large number of local spectator and
military personnel who cheered the teams which played the match in two Chukkers (halves), defence spokespersons, S.D Goswami said.
The exhibition match was conducted to foster the nationalist spirit amongst the masses to ensure populace remain an integral part of the national mainstream, he said adding that both the teams displayed exceptional horse riding skills and stick work during the match.
A demonstration of Tent Pegging was also displayed by the LSRC riders for the people of Ladakh.
“A band display along with weapon display will be conducted by Army on 15th August at the civil polo ground for the public,” Goswami said.
The Independence Day Celebration, he said, is an occasion when the army further strengthen its connection with the people of Ladakh through the conduct of patriotic events showing Indian Army and its commitment to the people of the nation.
