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POLO - Local News 27 Jan, 2025

Balochistan clinch Maj Gen Saeed-uz-Zaman Memorial Polo Cup trophy

Lahore (JPR):: Team Balochistan defeated Team Army by 6-4½ in the thrilling final to clinch the trophy at the Maj Gen Saeed-uz-Zaman Janjua Memorial Polo Cup, sponsored by JS Bank, concluded at the Jinnah Polo Fields on Sunday. A large and enthusiastic crowd from Lahore gathered to witness the final match. The event's chief guest, Lt Gen Farooq Ahmed Khan, graced the occasion, accompanied by JS Bank Regional Head Majid Qureshi, Brig Badr-uz-Zaman (R), the son of Maj Gen Saeed-uz-Zaman, and Maj Ali Taimur (R), the club secretary. Numerous polo players and enthusiasts were also in attendance. Prior to the final, an exhibition two-chukker match betwen Young Girls and Young Boys teams was held, where the Girls' team outclassed their opponents with a 4-0 victory. The final match between Team Balochistan and Team Army was a gripping contest. Team Army maintained a lead through the first three chukkers. However, Team Balochistan showcased exceptional performance in the fourth chukker to secure the win. For Team Balochistan, Raja Mikael Sami led the scoring with three goals, while Ahmed Bilal Riaz, Mumtaz Abbas Niazi, and Lt Col Shahyan Abbasi contributed one goal each. On the other hand, Team Army's two goals were scored by Raja Samiullah, with an additional two and a half goal handicap advantage. The award for the best pony was given to Tatli, owned by Ahmed Bilal Riaz, while the best player of the final was awarded to Raja Mikael Sami. In the subsidiary final, Diamond Paints defeated DS Polo by 7-4 goals.

POLO - Local News 23 Jan, 2025

Team Balochistan storms into final with thrilling victory over Diamond Paints

LAHORE (PR):Team Balochistan defeated Diamond Paints 9-7 in a nail-biting contest on the third day of the ongoing eight-goal Maj Gen Saeed-uz-Zaman Janjua Memorial Polo Cup, sponsored by JS Bank and organized by Jinnah Polo Fields, and secured a spot in the final.The enthralling and exciting match was witnessed and enjoyed by the Jinnah Polo Fields’ Secretary Maj (R) Ali Taimoor, JS Bank's Regional Head Majid Qureshi, Brig (R) Badr-uz-Zaman, son of General Saeed-uz-Zaman, polo players, their families and other dignitaries.The match between Diamond Paints and Team Balochistan remained intense until the final chukker, where Team Balochistan played their best polo and recorded a close 9-7 victory over spirited Diamond Paints. For Team Balochistan, Mumtaz Abbas Niazi fired in five fabulous goals, while Raja Mikael Sami smashed in four fantastic goals.On the Diamond Paints side, Mir Huzaifa Ahmed, Raja Temur Nadeem, and Raja Jalal Arsalan played outstanding polo and scored two goals each, while Shaikh Muhammad Farhad, substituting for Mir Shoaib Ahmed, contributed with one goal. The grand finale of the prestigious tournament will be contested on Sunday (January 26, 2025).Team Balochistan burst into the match with a resounding start, netting three spectacular goals to take a commanding 3-1 lead against Diamond Paints. The second chukker was a closely contested affair, with both teams scoring two goals apiece, leaving Team Balochistan still in the driver's seat with a 5-3 advantage.However, Diamond Paints staged a formidable comeback in the third chukker, slamming in three goals against Team Balochistan's two, narrowing the gap to 7-6. Undaunted, Team Balochistan rallied in the thrilling fourth and final chukker, firing two goals against Diamond Paints' lone score to seal a hard-fought 9-7 victory.

POLO - Local News 29 Dec, 2024

Lahore Open: Master Paints/Newage edge FG/Din Polo 5-4 in final

LAHORE (Sports Report): Master Paints/Newage Cables edged past FG/Din Polo 5-4 in the thrilling final to clinch the trophy at the 13th Lahore Open Polo Championship, sponsored by Cheetah, that concluded at the Lahore Polo Club on Sunday.The chief guests on the occasion were Raja Nauman, General Manager Merchandising Servis Retail, and Qudsia Manzoor, Marketing Manager Servis. Other notables present on the occasion were executive committee members of the club, including Naseer Ahmed, Raja Amir, Saqib Khan Khakwani, and a large number of spectators and families.The main final match was fiercely contested, with Master Paints/Newage Cables securing victory in the final moments with a fabulous field goal by Bilal Haye that helped his side win the thrilling final by 5-4. For Master Paints/Newage Cables, Estanislao Abelenda and Alman Jaleel Azam thrashed in two goals each, while Bilal Haye contributed one. On the opposing side, FG/Din Polo's Raja Mikael Sami and Saqib Khan Khakwani each scored two goals.Earlier in the subsidiary final, IS/SQ/Platinum Homes defeated PB Polo 4-1 to claim victory. For IS/SQ/Platinum Homes, Hamza Mawaz Khan thrashed in three superb goals while Bilal Hayat Noon converted one. For PB Polo, Hissam Ali Hyder scored one goal.

POLO - Local News 26 Dec, 2024

Lahore Open: IS/SQ/Platinum, Pebble Breakers claim victories

Lahore (PR): IS/SQ/Platinum Homes and Pebble Breakers excelled in the 13th Lahore Open Polo Championship, sponsored by Cheetah, at the Lahore Polo Club ground on Thursday.In the initial matches, three teams competed in two chukkers each. IS/SQ/Platinum Homes emerged victorious by defeating BN Polo 2-1 and later edging out Master Paints 3-2 to secure their place in the subsidiary final.In the day's final match, Pebble Breakers delivered a commanding performance against Pakistan Air Force (PAF), outclassing them by 6-1. Hissam Ali Hyder starred for Pebble Breakers, as he fired in four fabulous goals, while Mohammad Waheed and Mohsin Ata Khan Khosa added one goal each. For PAF, Ahmed Bilal Riaz managed their sole goal.On Friday (December 27, 2024), two exciting semifinals will be contested. The first semifinal will take place between Diamond Paints and Master Paints/Newage Cables at 1:45 pm while Army will vie against FG/Din Polo in the second semifinal. The winners of both the semifinals will qualify for the main final, to be contested on Sunday (December 29, 2024).

POLO - Local News 25 Dec, 2024

Army, MP/Newage, FG Polo victorious in Lahore Open Championship

Lahore (SBR): Army, Master Paints/Newage Cables and FG Polo recorded victories in the 13th Lahore Open Polo Championship, sponsored by Cheetah at the Lahore Polo Club, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of spectators and families.In the first match of the day, the Army team dominated PB Polo with an emphatic 8-4 victory. Army's star players, Mohammad Naeem and Raja Samiullah, each scored three tremendous goals, while Shahid Imran added two. PB Polo’s efforts were led by Hissam Ali Hyder, who scored three goals, and Sardar Mohsin Atta Khosa, with one goal.The second match saw Master Paints/Newage Cables secure a hard-fought 6-4 win against BN Polo. Master Paints/Newage's standout performer, Eatanislao Abelenda, scored four fabulous goals, complemented by two goals from Bilal Haye. For BN Polo, Sebastian Hancock netted three goals, while Saim Abbas scored once.In the final match of the day, FG/Din Polo outpaced Rijas/Barry’swith another 6-4 scoreline. FG/Din Polo’s Raja Mikael Sami thrashed in three goals, Saqib Khan Khakwani added two, and Shaikh Mohammad Raffay completed the tally with one goal. On Thursday (December 26, 2024), all losing teams will face off against each other, while the semifinals are scheduled for Friday.

POLO - Local News 24 Dec, 2024

Lahore Open: Diamond Paints, MP/Newage, Rijas/Barry post wins

LAHORE (SBR): Lahore (Sports Reporter): The 13th Lahore Open Polo Championship 2024, sponsored by Cheetah, kicked off under the auspices of Lahore Polo Club with three thrilling matches on the opening day. The event attracted a significant number of spectators and families.In the first match of the opening day, Diamond Paints defeated Master Paints by a narrow margin of 7-5. For Diamond Paints, Raja Jalal Arsalan played superb polo and fired in four fabulous goals while Mir Huzaifa Ahmed converted two, and Mir Shoaib Ahmed one goal. For Master Paints, Amirreza Behboudi scored four goals, while Sufi Mohammad Amir managed one goal.The second match saw Master Paints/Newage Cables secure a 6-4 victory against IS/SQ/Platinum Homes. For Master Paints/Newage Cables, Estanislao Abelenda, Farooq Amin Sufi, and Alman Jaleel Azam each scored two goals. On the opposing side, Hamza Mawaz Khan netted three goals, and Agha Musa added one.The third match proved a nail-biter encounter, which was decided in sudden death during the fifth chukker, where Rijas/Barry’s edged past PAF with a 7-6 scoreline. For Rijas/Barry’s, Mohib Faisal Shehzad thrashed in three tremendous goals, while Mumtaz Abbas Niazi and Julian Taurino Diaz each scored two goals. For PAF, Sqn Ldr Hamza Iqbal showcased an impressive performance with five goals, while Chaudhry Hayat scored one. On Wednesday (December 25, 2024), three more exciting matches are scheduled.

POLO - Local News 22 Dec, 2024

Patrons Aibak Polo Cup 2024: FG/Din Polo clinch trophy

FG/Din Polo beat Diamond Paints 4-3 in a thrilling final at Lahore Polo ClubLahore (SBR): FG/Din Polo emerged title winners in the Patrons Aibak Polo Cup 2024, defeating Diamond Paints 4-3 in the thrilling final at Lahore Polo Club on Sunday.The final marked the 48th edition of the historic Aibak Cup, hosted by Lahore Polo Club, and attracted a large audience of spectators and families. Prior to the final, various events were held, including a cavalcade, barrel racing, and tent pegging competitions for men and women. A match between the Lahore Polo Club's Young Ladies' Polo Team and the Young Boys' Polo Team also took place, with the girls securing the victory.The tournament's distinguished patrons in attendance included Salman of Overdose, Mir Shoaib Ahmed (CEO of Diamond Paints), Farooq Amin Sufi (Director Marketing, Master Paints), Dr. Faisal Qadeer Khokhar (Director, Remington Pharma), Taimur Ali Malik (Director, Guard Group), Mohammad Abubakar Siddique (Director, Black Horse Paints), Qadeer Ashfaq (Director, Platinum Homes), Sardar Mohsin Atta Khosa (Pebble Breakers), Nafees Barry (Director, The Retro Bar), along with Lahore Polo Club Executive Committee members Mohammad Naseer, Raja Amir, Adnan Hayat Noon, Saqib Khan Khakwani, senior club member Irfan Ali Hyder, Major Janoed Muazz, Najaf Shah, and a significant number of players.In a thrilling final, FG/Din Polo's Mian Abbas Mukhtar scored two goals, while Shaikh Mohammad Farhad and Raja Mikael Sami contributed one goal each to secure their team's win. For Diamond Paints, Raja Jalal Arsalan scored two goals, and Mir Huzaifa Ahmed added one.Earlier, in the subsidiary final, Newage Cables defeated BN Polo 6-4. During the closing ceremony, the patrons distributed prizes among the winners and top performers. Raja Mikael Sami was named the best player of the match, while Mian Abbas Mukhtar was honored as the best patron. The best pony award went to Abbas Mukhtar's mare.

POLO - Local News 04 Nov, 2024

Diamond Paints down FG/Din Polo to lift the Misha & Ibrahim Cup trophy

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE; Team Diamond Paints edged out FG/Din Polo with a 6-5 victory to secure the coveted Misha & Ibrahim Polo Cup 2024 trophy. The thrilling showdown kept spectators on the edge of their seats as Diamond Paints clinched the title victory in the final moments on Sunday. The guest of honor for the event was Reinhold Jakobi, Head of Nestlé Professional Business Switzerland, alongside Jason Avanceña, CEO of Nestlé Pakistan. Other notable attendees included members of the Lahore Polo Club Executive Committee: Mohammad Nasir, Feroze Gulzar, and Secretary Lt Col (R) Amir Umar, among others. A large crowd of spectators and families also gathered at Lahore Polo Club to witness and enjoy the intense final. Raja Jalal Arslan and Chaudhry Hayat Mehmood each converted three goals for Diamond Paints. For FG/Din Polo, brothers Farhad Shaikh and Rafay Shaikh slammed in two goals each, while Raja Mikael Sami added one goal. Ch. Hayat Mehmood opened strongly for Diamond Paints, scoring a remarkable field goal, but FG/Din Polo quickly responded with two consecutive goals to secure a 2-1 lead. In the second chukker, FG/Din Polo extended their advantage to 3-1. However, Diamond Paints mounted a spirited comeback, scoring twice in succession to even the score at 3-3. The third chukker remained tightly contested, with each team adding a goal to bring the score to 4-4. The fourth and deciding chukker saw FG/Din Polo take a slight edge as Raja Mikael Sami netted a goal, making it 5-4. Yet, in a thrilling final push, Team Diamond Paints rose to the occasion. Ch Hayat Mehmood and Raja Jalal Arslan scored back-to-back goals in the closing moments, sealing an incredible comeback and clinching the prestigious Misha & Ibrahim Polo Cup 2024 trophy for Diamond Paints. Earlier in the subsidiary final, Seafa Logistics International claimed victory over Total Nutrition with a half-goal handicap, finishing 7½-7 to win the subsidiary final.

POLO - Local News 01 Nov, 2024

Misha & Ibrahim Polo Cup: FG/Din Polo qualify for main final

LAHORE (PR): FG/Din Polo qualified for the main final of the Misha & Ibrahim Polo Cup 2024 after defeating Rijas/Platinum Homes in a nerve-jangling contest at Lahore Polo Club on Friday.Large crowds, including families and enthusiastic spectators, gathered at the Lahore Polo Club to enjoy the action-packed games. Sponsors Misha and Ibrahim, along with their families, were also present to support the event.The first match of the day proved a thrilling encounter, where FG/Din Polo, after an intense battle, edged out Rijas/Platinum Homes by a narrow margin of 7-6½. For FG/Din Polo, Raja Mikael Sami emerged as hero of the match as he played outstanding polo and smashed in four superb goals while his teammate Mian Abbas Mukhtar added three in the team’s tally.For Rijas/Platinum Homes, Bilal Noon also played well and fired in fabulous four goals, and Mohib Faisal Shahzad contributed two, but they, despite having one handicap goal advantage, couldn’t finish the match well, thus losing it with a margin of just a half goal. FG/Din Polo will now face Diamond Paints in the main final.In the second match, Total Nutrition defeated Sheikhoo Steel with a score of 9-5 in a competitive encounter. Raja Jalal Arsalan, filling in for Saqib Khan Khakwani, led Total Nutrition with four goals, while Bilal Haye scored three, and Usman Haye contributed two. For Sheikhoo Steel, Agha Musa Ali Khan and Osman Aziz Anwar each scored two goals, while Maisam Haider Baloch added one. Total Nutrition will now compete against Seafa Logistics International in the subsidiary final.

POLO - Local News 30 Oct, 2024

Rijas/Platinum Homes, FG/Din Polo record wins in Meesha & Ibrahim Polo Cup

Lahore (October 30, 2024): Rijas/Platinum Homes and FG/Din Polo recorded victories on the second day of the Meesha & Ibrahim Polo Cup 2024 at the Lahore Polo Club on Wednesday. Exciting six-goal tournament matches are ongoing at Lahore Polo Club, attended by club president Malik Azam Hayat Noon, members, the club secretary, and a good turnout of families. In the first match of the day, Rijas/Platinum Homes narrowly defeated Sheikhoo Steel with a score of 6-5. For Rijas/Platinum Homes, Bilal Noon played superb polo and fired in fabulous four goals while Mohib Faisal Shehzad added two. For Sheikhoo Steel, Maisam Haider struck two goals, and Taimur Noon and Ali Kuli Khan contributed one goal each. The second match of the day saw FG/Din Polo clinch victory over Total Nutrition in the final moments, winning the nail-biting encounter with a margin of 8-7. Raja Mikael Sami led FG/Din Polo with sparkling five goals, while Farhad Shaikh banged in a brace and Raffay Shaikh added one. For Total Nutrition, Saqib Khan Khakwani played extremely well and converted superb four goals, and Bilal Hayee contributed three but their efforts couldn’t bear fruit for their side. Two more important matches are scheduled on Thursday (October 31, 2024).