Sur-papakh explained

Sur-papakh is an Azerbaijani sport played on horseback.

Rules

Sur-papakh is played between two teams of four to eight riders each on a field that is 300mto400mm (1,000feetto1,300feetm) long. The game is divided into two ten-minute halves. The object of the game is to pass a papakha (sheepskin hat) between the riders until the hat can be thrown through a ring-shaped goal similar to a basketball hoop. The opposing team attempts to intercept the hat (but may not physically contact opposing riders) to prevent the goal from being scored.^[1]

Variations

Several variations of the game exist:

• A children's game, in which the hat is replaced with a ball, and the children run on the field rather than riding on horseback.^[2]
• A version played on horseback in which the goal of the game is to steal the opposing team's hats.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: http://www.kdvorik.ru/base.php?id=214 . ru:Сюр-папах. Sur-papaqh. Russian. 28 September 2017.
2. Web site: Sur-papaq. British Council. 28 September 2017.
3. Web site: Horse-riding traditions of Azerbaijan. 28 September 2017.