Pakistan qualified for the Tent Pegging World Cup while the Jordanian team also got a ticket to the mega event.
The national players have expressed their determination to give the best performance in the World Cup as well.
The Javelin World Cup Qualifying Round organized by Equestrian Federation of Pakistan and Punjab Rangers in Lahore saw intense competition on the first 2 days while a colorful opening ceremony was also held.
National athletes won gold medals in individual and team games in the spectacular javelin competitions.
On the last day, there was also an interesting competition of cutting mortar with a sword and removing the target.
In individual and team competitions, Pakistani team dominated, overall Pakistan got first position by getting 527 points, Jordan was second with 517 points.
Equestrian Federation President Sahibzada Sultan Muhammad Ali said that the national team will compete with strong teams in the World Cup.
The closing ceremony will feature the culture of Punjab, the Tent Pegging World Cup will be held in South Africa from August 23, in which 9 teams will participate.
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