“Welcome to Chovgan, a forerunner of polo. Its roots can be traced back to the middle of the first millennium, and it doesn`t have any frills.
Although the basic rules are pretty much the same as those of polo, there are no helmets or safety gear for players. Chovgan is a game of skill but, more than anything else, it is one of courage.
Players ride Karabakh stallions mountain steppe racing and riding horses noted for their speed and stamina and unique to Azerbaijan often without saddles,” says the reportage.
The reportage also includes statements of Bahruz Nabiyev, the head of Azerbaijan`s Equestrian Federation.
It was noted that both Chovgan and the Karabakh horse are officially recognized by world heritage body UNESCO.
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