LAHORE: First off-road rally of the season will run from October 16 to 18 in Athara Hazari: More than 50 drivers entered stock, prepared for women’s and veterans’ categories: Paragliding, kabaddi, volleyball, tent pegging and motorcycle racing will feature in the three-day event.
Pakistan’s off-road racing calendar is set to welcome a new event as the Jhang Desert Rally takes place from October 16 to 18 in the desert area of Athara Hazari, it was reported on Wednesday.
The district administration has prepared a 95-kilometre track for the three-day rally. Featuring sharp turns and difficult, uneven routes, the course is expected to test drivers’ skills and endurance.
More than 50 drivers, including renowned racer Nadir Magsi, have registered for the stock, prepared, women’s and veterans’ categories. More than 100 professional racers from different clubs, including women, are expected to participate in the event.
The rally will also feature motorcycle racers, adding another dimension to the sporting programme.
Alongside the racing, organisers have planned a cultural festival featuring paragliding and competitions in kabaddi, volleyball and tent pegging. More than 200 participants across different sporting events are expected to take part in the three-day festival.
The event aims to bring a new off-road racing venue to Pakistan while offering participants and spectators a mix of motorsport, traditional sports and cultural activities.
