The polo scene in Pakistan is largely male-dominated. For fifteen-year-old Afaf Khattak, this equestrian sport is as much for women as it is for men.
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00:00This is a male-dominant society, but I want these teenage girls to come and reduce screen time and come out.
00:09These days, the whole generation is being destroyed by screen time.
00:13So I say that they should come and play with nature-related horses, the humble creatures,
00:18and train them, ride them, and this is a sport for women too.
00:30I joined riding because of my brother.
00:45He inspired me, and I met people who inspired me a lot.
00:49My father told me, my mother supported me.
00:52That's why I joined riding.
00:54One day she came to me and said,
01:00Mom, I feel very good, and I want to join polo too, and play this game.
01:07I said, son, you can't play.
01:09Boys can play, but you can't play.
01:12She said, no mom, you give me permission.
01:15I said, I have permission, God willing.
01:17Then I saw that the girl had a lot of desire.
01:22Then I told her, son, for me, both son and daughter are equal.
01:26So you do this and join.