Cockfighting being an uncommon old sport, is deep-seated in various rural areas of Pakistan. This study investigates the cultural and symbolic comprehension and significance of cockfighting by examining the whole process of the fight. This research was conducted in the rural areas of the Mianwali district as the activity commonly practised in secret areas. The main objectives of the study were to systematically analyze the procedures involved in the fight and exploring the underneath symbolic role of the sport in the area by using qualitative methods. Thirty cockfighters and trainers were selected and informally interviewed during the fieldwork duration. The findings of the study revealed that people of the area view cockfighting under the influence of cultural construction and follow the legacy of their elders. The social identity and symbolism involved in the fight have strengthened the status of the activity. It provides a sense of prestige and social identity to its practitioners, proving the notion of masculinity.