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POLO - Local News 12 Nov, 2023

Saeed-uz-Zaman Janjua Memorial Cup: FG/Din Polo lift trophy

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: FG/Din Polo edged out DS Polo/Sheikhoo Steel by 8-7½ in the main final of the Maj Gen Saeed-uz-Zaman Janjua Memorial Polo Cup 2023, sponsored by JS Bank, here at the Jinnah Polo Fields on Sunday. The special guests on this occasion were former Army Chief General Jahangir Karamat (R) and Mrs. Maj Gen Saeed-uz-Zaman Janjua. General's family, son Brig Badr-uz-Zaman (R), Club Secretary Maj Ali Taimur (R) and a large number of spectators were present on the occasion. The match between FG/Din Polo and DS Polo/Sheikhoo Steel proved a clash of titans and after a very tough fight, team FG/Din Polo emerged winners by a narrow margin of 8-7½. Juan Cruz Greguol was the hero of the day from the winning side, as he fired in five goals while Mian Abbas Mukhtar slammed in three goals for FG/Din Polo. Nicholas Roberts played well for DS Polo/Sheikhoo Steel by contributing three goals while Daniyal Shaikh added two and Col Omer Minhas (R) and Osman Aziz Anwar one goal each. Talking to media after registering title victory, Mian Abbas Mukhtar of FG/Din Polo said: “We are happy to have played the first final of the season and thanks to Allah Almighty, we have won it. We will play and plan better to win the upcoming tournaments as well.” FG/Din Polo’s Farhad Sheikh said that they played with a good game plan, which resulted in the title triumph. “We are keen to continue performing well in the coming tournaments and win more titles for our team.” Earlier in the subsidiary final, Master Paints outpaced Master Paints/Newage Cables by 9-5½.

POLO - Local News 11 Nov, 2023

Lahore Polo Club beat Lexington Polo Club in an exhibition fixture

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE (November 11, 2023): Lahore Polo Club secured a 4-3 victory against Lexington Polo Club USA during the second exhibition match of the four-goal Lipton Polo Cup 2023, at the Lahore Polo Club on Saturday.President Lahore Polo Club Azam Hayat Noon shared insights into the unique format, emphasizing the collaboration between Pakistani and American players, each forming a unified team. Taimur Ali Malik showcased exceptional skill by scoring three goals, with Jorge Antonio Vasquez scoring the remaining one goal for Lahore Polo Club. On the American side, William G Boland netted twice, and Carter Robert Carnegie added one goal.The closing ceremony was graced by Maleeha Shahnawaz as the chief guest, who awarded prizes to the talented players. The event attracted a significant gathering of club members and their families.

POLO - Local News 09 Nov, 2023

Saeed-uz-Zaman Janjua Memorial Cup: FG/Din Polo reach final

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The FG/Din Polo team has secured the main final spot in the Major General Saeed-uz-Zaman Janjua Memorial Polo Cup 2023, while Master Paints/Newage Cables booked their berth in the subsidiary final here at the Jinnah Polo Fields on Thursday.In a spectacular display of skill and determination, FG/Din Polo earned their ticket to the second consecutive eight-goal main final by triumphing over Diamond Paints with a final score of 8-5. The standout performer of the match was Juan Cruz Greguol, who delivered an outstanding performance, contributing six crucial goals. Mian Abbas Mukhtar added two more goals to seal their victory. On the opposing side, Saqib Khan Khakwani and Raja Temur Nadeem managed a brace each, while Mir Shoaib Ahmad secured the remaining goal for Diamond Paints. In another thrilling encounter on the same day, Master Paints/Newage Cables secured their place in the subsidiary final by defeating Rijas Polo with a commanding score-line of 9-4. Hamza Mawaz Khan showcased his prowess with an impressive five-goal contribution, supported by two goals from Adnan Jalil Azam.Alman Jalil Azam and Farooq Amin Sufi each chipped in with a goal for Master Paints/Newage Cables. Isaac Hagedoorn and Faisal Shahzad managed two goals each for the valiant Rijas Polo team. As the excitement builds, polo enthusiasts look forward to two pivotal matches scheduled on Friday.

POLO - Local News 08 Nov, 2023

Exhibition polo match: Lexington Club and Lahore Club play a 5-5 draw

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: An exhibition match between Lexington Polo Club of Kentucky and Lahore Polo Club played here at the Lahore Polo Club on Wednesday and after a tough competition, the enthralling encounter ended in a 5-5 draw.This was the first match of the two exhibition match series that is the part of the ongoing Lipton Polo Cup 2023. From team Lexington Polo Club, William G Boland and Jorge Antonio Vasquez contributed with two goals each while Michael Lawrence Frank struck the remaining one goal. From Lahore Polo Club team, Alman Jalil Azam and Faisal Shehzad converted two goals each while Taimur Mawaz pumped in the remaining one. The second exhibition match will be played on Saturday.Meanwhile, on the other hand, two important matches will be played in Lipton Polo Club today (Thursday). The players of the visiting American team met President Lahore Polo Club Malik Azam Hayat Noon and executive committee members of the club, and expressed their delight of playing at such a historic polo ground. “We have come here from America to play polo on the invitation of Lahore Polo Club. It's great to be here and play polo on a historic polo ground,” they added.

POLO - Local News 05 Nov, 2023

Shah Rafi Alam Polo Cup 2023: Remounts clinch coveted title

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Team Remounts clinched the coveted title of the 10th Shah Rafi Alam Polo Cup 2023, defeating Team FG/Din Polo by a score of 9-5 in an electrifying finale at the Lahore Polo Club ground.The event witnessed a significant turnout of enthusiastic spectators, including families and polo aficionados who gathered at the Lahore Polo Club to witness this thrilling polo spectacle. Mrs. Tamiz Alam, the esteemed chief guest and wife of the late Gen Shah Rafi Alam, graced the occasion with her presence. Haider Malik of United Bank Limited, Azam Hayat Noon, the President of the Lahore Polo Club, executive committee members, Gen Shah Rafi Alam's family, and many polo enthusiasts joined in to enjoy the high-quality polo showcased during the finals. The day's festivities also included a classic car parade and an archery competition.The main final lived up to its reputation as an enthralling encounter. After a hard-fought battle, Team Remounts emerged victorious with a final score of 9-5. The Argentinian sensation, Abelenda, representing Team Remounts, displayed exceptional prowess by scoring impressive six goals. His teammates, including Mohammad Naeem, Shahid Imran, and Hamza Iqbal, contributed with one goal each. On the opposing side, Juan Cruz Greguol led the charge for FG/Din Polo with a remarkable hat-trick, while Mumtaz Abbas Niazi and Mian Abbas Mukhtar each scored one goal.In the subsidiary final, Team Diamond Paints registered a 9-6½ victory over DS/Sheikhoo Steel. Raja Temur Nadeem showcased outstanding performance by firing four incredible goals for Diamond Paints. Mir Huzaifa Ahmed and Saqib Khan Khakwani added to the tally with three and two goals, respectively. For DS Polo/Sheikhoo Steel, which held a half-goal handicap advantage, Nicholas Roberts stood out with five goals, while Lt Col Omer Minhas scored one goal.

POLO - Local News 03 Nov, 2023

Shah Rafi Alam Polo Cup 2023: Remounts secure main final spot

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The Remounts team sealed their place in the main final of the 10th Shah Rafi Alam Polo Cup 2023, sponsored by United Bank Limited, by narrowly defeating the Pebble Breaker team with a score of 5-4 in a heart-pounding clash at the Lahore Polo Club on Friday. A significant turnout of spectators and families added to the excitement of the polo matches. Lahore Polo Club President Azam Hayat Noon, alongside executive committee members and Secretary Lt Col (R) Aamir Umar, graced the occasion with their presence. The contest between Remounts and Pebble Breaker proved to be a captivating showdown. As the fourth round commenced, both teams were level at 4-4 goals. In the dying moments, Remounts delivered a spectacular goal, clinching the match with a final score of 5-4. It was Abelenda who shone the brightest, single-handedly contributing all five goals for the victorious Remounts. Bilal Noon and Ahmad Ali Tiwana displayed commendable performances for Pebble Breaker, each adding two goals to the tally. Kicking off the day's events, Diamond Paints showcased their prowess by defeating the Rijas Polo team with a score of 7-2½. Saqib Khan Khakwani was the standout performer, scoring four fabulous goals, while Raja Temur Nadeem and Mir Huzaifa Ahmed secured two and one goal, respectively, for Diamond Paints. In response, Isaac Hagedoorm managed to put away two goals for Rijas Polo, benefiting from a half-goal handicap advantage. The much-anticipated main final of the 10th Shah Rafi Alam Polo Cup 2023 is scheduled to take place on Sunday here at the Lahore Polo Club, featuring an exciting face-off between the FG/Din Polo and Remounts teams.

POLO - Local News 29 Oct, 2023

Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink 2023: Pebble Breaker win title

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE (October 29, 2023): Team Pebble Breaker defeated Lahore Smart City with a score of 5-3 to clinch the title in the Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink Tournament 2023 that concluded here at the Lahore Polo Club on Sunday. The event also drew the presence of foreign women polo players and renowned showbiz personalities, with notable attendees like Juggun Kazim. The day began with a spirited javelin competition, followed by an exciting motorcycle parade that thrilled the spectators. The final match kept the audience on the edge of their seats. Pebble Breaker exhibited exceptional gameplay, ultimately defeating Lahore Smart City with a score of 5-3. Bilal Haye was the standout performer, contributing three crucial goals, while Ahmed Ali Tiwana scored two goals for Pebble Breaker. On the opposing side, Farooq Amin Sufi, Mumtaz Abbas Niazi, and Agha Musa each scored a goal for Lahore Smart City. In the Subsidiary Final, Team FG Polo displayed their prowess by defeating DS/Sheikhoo Steel with a score of 8-5½. The prize distribution ceremony concluded the event, with shields and prizes awarded to the winners, runners-up, and top performers by the esteemed chief guest.

POLO - Local News 26 Oct, 2023

Lahore Smart City qualify for main final of LSC Polo in Pink Tournament

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE (October 26, 2023): Lahore Smart City qualified for the main final while FG Polo team earned a place in the subsidiary final of the Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink Tournament 2023 being played here at the Lahore Polo Club.In a thrilling contest, Lahore Smart City clinched their main final berth with a last-minute 4-3½ victory over Remington Pharma. Agha Musa Ali Khan was the star player for Lahore Smart City, showcasing his skills with four spectacular goals. Hamza Mawaz Khan, representing Remington Pharma with a half-goal handicap advantage, displayed an impressive performance by scoring three goals.The second match of the day saw Rijas Polo defeating Platinum Homes with a score of 5-4½. Ahmed Bilal Riaz contributed significantly with three goals for Rijas Polo, while Maj Adil Sultan Rao added two goals to their tally. On the other side, Malik Atif Yar Tiwana of Platinum Homes, with a one and a half goal handicap, displayed a strong performance by scoring three goals.In the third match, Guard Group dominated Team Barry's with an impressive 11-2½ victory. Taimur Ali Malik and Chaudhry Hayat Mehmood led the way for Guard Group, each scoring five goals, while Dominique Theones contributed one goal. Ahmad Nawaz Tiwana scored both of Team Barry's goals.The path to the finals began with two round-robin matches, ultimately granting FG Polo a spot in the subsidiary finals. FG Polo defeated Diamond Paints 3½-2, and Diamond Paints managed to beat ZS Polo 5-4½. In the final round-robin match, ZS Polo secured a 4½-4 draw against FG Polo, but FG Polo advanced to the subsidiary finals due to a better goal average.

POLO - Local News 25 Oct, 2023

Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink Tournament: Day 3 decides 4 matches

ZS Polo, Lahore Smart City, DS Polo Sheikhoo Steel, and Pebble Breaker register winsSports Bulletin ReportLAHORE (October 25, 2023): The Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink Tournament 2023, organized by the Lahore Polo Club, saw four action-packed matches on its third day, as ZS Polo, Lahore Smart City, DS Polo Sheikhoo Steel, and Pebble Breaker registered wins.In the first match of the day, ZS Polo outperformed the Noorpur Bandobast team with a score of 11½-4. With a handicap advantage of one and a half goals, Lt Col (retd) Omer Minhas and Zuraiz Shahzad made significant contributions by scoring three goals each. Bilal Hayat Noon and Phillipa Henry added a brace each to their team's tally. For the Noorpur Bandobast team, Charlotte Amy managed to score three goals, while Taimur Hayat Noon contributed one goal.The second match of the day was an exhilarating contest, with Lahore Smart City narrowly defeating the Master Paints team by a score of 6-5½. Mumtaz Abbas Niazi and Agha Musa Ali Khan from Lahore Smart City scored hat-tricks each, while Raja Temur Nadeem (three goals) and Sufi Haroon (one goal) were standout performers for the Master Paints team, which held a handicap advantage of one and a half goals.In the third match, DS Polo/Sheikhoo Steel faced off against Black Horse Paints. After a fierce competition, DS Polo/Sheikhoo Steel emerged victorious with a score of 7-5½. Omar Asjad Malhi was the star of the match, scoring all seven goals for his team. Black Horse Paints, with a handicap advantage of one and a half goals, saw contributions from Sofia Dean Ali Khan, Chaudhry Hassan Mansoor, Ahsan Javed Sher, and Abu Bakar Siddique, with each player scoring one goal.The day concluded with the fourth match, in which Pebble Breaker overcame Newage Cables with a final score of 7-5. Bilal Haye shone as the top scorer for Pebble Breaker, netting four remarkable goals, while Ahmed Ali Tawana scored the remaining three. For Newage Cables, Shah Shamyl Alam converted three goals, and Alman Jalil Azam struck the remaining two goals.

POLO - National 24 Oct, 2023

Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink Tournament kicks off

Master Paints, Newage Cables, Rijas Polo, and Platinum Homes post triumphsSports Bulletin ReportLAHORE (October 24, 2023): Master Paints, Newage Cables, Rijas Polo, and Platinum Homes registered victories in the Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink Polo Tournament 2023, which rolled into action under the banner of Lahore Polo Club (LPC) here on Tuesday, marking a historic occasion for both women's participation and awareness for breast cancer.In the first match of the day, Master Paints edged out ZS team by a narrow margin of 7-6 while in the second match of the day, Newage Cables outpaced Master Paints Black by 8-3½. Rijas Polo defeated Guard Group by 5-3 in the penultimate fixture of the day, as in the last match of the day, Platinum Homes overwhelmed Barry’s by 12½-5.The participating teams are divided into two pools, with Pool A featuring Lahore Smart City, The Noorpur Bandobast, ZS, Master Paints, FG Polo Team, Remington Pharma, and Diamond Paints. Pool B consists of Pebble Breaker, DS Polo/Sheikhoo, Black Horse Paints, Newage Cables, Platinum Homes, Barry’s, Guard Group, and Rijas Polo. Azam Hayat Noon emphasized the landmark nature of this tournament, highlighting the presence of 15 women players in a first-of-its-kind four-goal competition with 15 teams. He underscored the Lahore Polo Club's status as Pakistan's oldest and most esteemed polo club, consistently delivering top-quality matches for polo enthusiasts worldwide. Noon also noted that 15 female players, hailing from countries like America, England, Australia, Holland, and Iran, have converged on Lahore for this significant event, aimed at raising breast cancer awareness under the banner of Pink Ribbon Pakistan. Two Pakistani female players are also participating in this international gathering. Imran Zahid, Chief Operating Officer of Lahore Smart City, highlighted the company's long-standing connection with polo, emphasizing their support for this regal sport and their commitment to spreading awareness about breast cancer through this annual tournament. He pledged to continue endorsing positive activities in the future. Umar Aftab, CEO of Pink Ribbon Pakistan, expressed gratitude to the Lahore Polo Club, Lahore Smart City, and women from around the world for their support in raising awareness for breast cancer. He acknowledged the vital work done by Pink Ribbon Hospital in combating this disease. Among the female players are Sally Cates, Charlotte Amy, Natasha Monica, Isabelle Victoria, Chloe Victoria Horswell, Scarlett Natasha, and Dominique Tinis from England; Sayeda Aafia, Hadithi Soltani, and Sahir Yaqoubi from Iran; Eesha Haye and Sofia Dean Ali Khan from Pakistan; William Meanley from Holland; Philippa Henry from Australia; and Romina Sinclair from America. The women players expressed their honor to participate in the Lahore Polo Club and commended the tournament's positive cause. They praised Lahore's beauty, hospitality, and eagerly anticipated a competitive and enjoyable week of polo.