Pakistan-Polo in Pink 2024: Newage Cables Clinches The Title

Lahore – Newage Cables emerged victorious in the Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink, defeating FG/Din Polo 7-6 in a nail-biting final at the Lahore Polo Club. During 2017 the event was launched to support breast cancer awareness.

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Thrilling Final

The electrifying final match was won by Newage Cables by edging past FG/Din Polo to win 7-6. Raja Samiullah (4 goals), Adnan Jaleel Azam, Alman Jaleel Azam, and Jade Wheeler (1 goal each) contributed to Newage Cables’ victory. FG/Din Polo’s Raja Mikael Sami scored 4 goals, while Raffay Shaikh and Abbas Mukhtar added 1 goal each.

Pakistan-Polo in Pink: Pebble Breaker Clinch 2023 Title

Subsidiary Final

Total Nutrition defeated Diamond Paints 8-4.

Closing Ceremony

The chief guest, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, along with various ambassadors and Lahore Polo Club President Malik Azam Hayat Noon, diatributed the prizes. The ambassadors included: Jane Marriott (UK), Alexandra Berg von Linde (Sweden), Manuel Durán (Spain), Leslie Scanlon (Canada) and Dr. Riina Kionka (European Union).

Pakistan-Polo in Pink 2021: All Set For Electrifying Final

Lahore: The final of the Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink between Newage Cables and FG/Din Polo will take place on Sunday, 27th October, 2024.  

Before the final, a subsidiary match will be played between Diamond Paints and Total Nutrition. Following the subsidiary final, a Riding School show will commence at 1:30 PM, followed by a horse show. Tent pegging contests are scheduled for 2:00 PM, with a heavy bike parade at 2:30 PM, a vintage car parade at 2:45 PM, and the main final kicking off at 3:00 PM. 

On Saturday, a women’s exhibition match was held, in which Lahore Smart City Pink defeated Lahore Smart City Yellow with a score of 10-3. The guest of honor for the match was Mrs. Samina Arif Alvi, wife of the former President of Pakistan. The Mexican sisters, Emelia Garibay and Paula Garibay, displayed remarkable skills for the Pink team, with Emelia scoring three goals and Paula two.  

Other players Chloe Victoria, Chiara Bassetti, and Rabel Nauman scored one goal each. For the Yellow team, Charlotte Sweeney hammered all three goals.

Pakistan-Polo in Pink 2021: Day 4 | Stage Set For Electrifying Finals

Lahore – The fourth day of the Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink tournament witnessed heart-stopping action, as four teams clashed in two semi-finals and two additional matches. Navage Cables and FG/Din Polo emerged victorious, securing their spots in the main finals, while Total Nutrition and Diamond Paints qualified for the subsidiary finals.

Semi-Final 1: Naviage Cables Edge Master Paints/Sheikho Steel

In a nail-biting contest, Naviage Cables outmaneuvered Master Paints/Sheikho Steel 6-5. Raja Samiullah stole the show with four impressive goals, supported by Ulman Jalil Azam and Jade Weller, who scored one goal each. Master Paints/Sheikho Steel’s Raja Taimur Nadeem and Sufi Mohammad Haroon scored two goals each, while Usman Aziz Anwar added one.

Semi-Final 2: FG/Din Polo Dominates Guard Group/Zaki Farms

FG/Din Polo asserted their dominance with a resounding 12-7.5 victory over Guard Group/Zaki Farms. Raja Mikail Sami led the charge with five goals, followed by Sheikh Mohammad Rafi’s four goals and Mian Abbas Mukhtar’s two. Guard Group/Zaki Farms’ Shah Kublai scored three goals, while Taimur Ali Malik and Ahmed Bilal Riaz contributed one each.

Subsidiary Matches

Total Nutrition Outshines Security 2000

Total Nutrition triumphed 8-4 against Security 2000 in a fiercely contested match. Saqib Khakwani’s five-goal spree propelled Total Nutrition to victory, aided by Isha Hai’s two goals and Usman Hai’s single. Muhammad Ali fought valiantly for Security 2000, scoring all four goals.

Diamond Paints Edges Lahore Smart City

In the day’s final thriller, Diamond Paints narrowly defeated Lahore Smart City 7-6. Jalal Arsalan and Mir Huzaifa Ahmed shared the spotlight with three goals each, while Natasha added one. Agha Musa Ali Khan’s three goals, Bilal Hai’s two, and Sufi Farooq’s single kept Lahore Smart City in contention.

What’s Next?

The stage is set for an electrifying finale. Will Navage Cables or FG/Din Polo claim the coveted title? Stay tuned for the thrilling conclusion of the Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink tournament.

Teams and Formats

The Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink tournament follows a thrilling team competition format, featuring eight esteemed teams. The participating teams include Navage Cables, FG/Din Polo, Master Paints/Sheikho Steel, Guard Group/Zaki Farms, Total Nutrition, Diamond Paints, Lahore Smart City, and Security 2000.

The tournament unfolds in a knockout stage, culminating in semi-finals and an exciting final match, where the champion will be crowned.

Tournament Brief

The Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink tournament, launched in 2017, promotes polo in Pakistan while supporting breast cancer awareness. This annual event attracts top teams and players, fostering sportsmanship and community engagement. The tournament’s primary objectives are to promote polo in Pakistan and support breast cancer awareness and research.

Since its inception, Polo in Pink has become a prominent fixture in Pakistan’s sports calendar, showcasing emerging polo talent and demonstrating the power of sport to unite and inspire. Held annually in Lahore, the event continues to grow in popularity and impact.

Polo in Pink 2021: Day 3 | Smart City & Guard/Zacky Teams Qualify For Semifinals

Lahore: Lahore Smart City and Guard Group/Zacky Farms qualified for the semifinals of Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink Tournament at the Lahore Polo Club.  

On Friday; October 25, 2024, the semifinals along with two other matches will be played at the Lahore Polo Club ground.  

In the first match, Lahore Smart City defeated Team One Degree by 11-5 ½. For Lahore Smart City, Agha Musa Ali Khan fired in four goals, Bilal Hai converted three, and Farooq Amin Sufi and Sallie Cactus scored two goals each. For One Degree, having an additional one and a half goal handicap advantage, Paula Garibay and Adil Rao struck two goals each .  

The second match of the day saw FG/Din Polo defeated SQ Seag old by 9-4 to qualify for the semifinals. Raja Mikail Sami hammered five goals, and Mian Abbas Mukhtar and Rafiq Sheikh s lamed in two goals each for FG/Din Polo. For SQ Seagold , Charlotte Sweeney scored two goals, while Taimoor Muazz and Chaudhary Hayat each hit one goal.  

In the third match, Diamond Paints thrashed Black Horse Paints 8-1 ½. Raja Jalal Arsalan and Mir Huza  Ahmed  scored three goals each , while Mir Shoaib Ahmed and Natas scored one goal each for Diamond Paints. Black Horse Paints’ only goal was scored by Chloe Victoria.  

The day’s fourth and last match was won by Guard Group/Zacky Farms, who defeated Platinum Homes by a narrow margin of 6.5 ½ to qualify for the semifinals. Taimur Ali Malik hammered three goals, Shah  Qubilai  Alams truck two, and Ahmed Bilal Riaz one goal for Guard Group/Zacky Farms. For Platinum Homes, Lt Col (R) Omer Minhas converted two goals, while Bilal Noon and Emilia scored one goal each.  

Pakistan-Polo in Pink 2021: Day 2 Results; Four Matches Decided

Lahore: The second day of the Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink Tournament at Lahore Polo Club witnessed four thrilling matches.

Day 3 – Wednesday; October 23, 2024 – 4 Matches will be played.

The Day 2 matches results were as follows:

Match 1: FG/Din Polo vs Lahore Smart City

FG/Din Polo defeated Lahore Smart City 10-7.

FG/Din Polo:

• Raja Mikail Sami (5 goals)
• Mian Abbas Mukhtar (2 goals)
• Rafi Sheikh (2 goals)
• Shah Ar Yaghobi (1 goal)

Lahore Smart City:

• Agha Musa Ali Khan (5 goals)
• Farooq Amin Soofi (1 goal)
• Bilal Hai (1 goal)

Match 2: SQ Seagold vs One Degree

SQ Seagold outpaced One Degree 9-4.

SQ Seagold:

• Charlotte Sweeney (4 goals)
• Azam Hayat Noon (2 goals)
• Taimur Moazzam (2 goals)

One Degree:

• Adil Rao (2 goals)
• 2-goal handicap advantage

Pakistan-Polo in Pink 2021: Day 2; Black Horse Team Moves Ahead

Match 3: Guard Group/Zacky Farms vs Black Horse Paints

Guard Group/Zacky Farms won 8-5.

Guard Group/Zacky Farms:

• Shah Qubilai Alam (6 goals)
• Taimur Ali Malik (1 goal)
• Ahmed Bilal Riaz (1 goal)

Black Horse Paints:

• Shah Shamyl Alam (3 goals)
• Chaudhary Hassan Mansoor (2 goals)

Match 4: Platinum Homes vs Diamond Paints

Platinum Homes emerged victorious 7-5.

Platinum Homes:

• Bilal Noon (3 goals)
• Lt Col (R) Omar Minhas (2 goals)
• Emilia (2 goals)

Diamond Paints:

• Raja Jalal Arsalan (4 goals)
• Mir Shoaib Ahmed (1 goal)

Stay tuned for updates and results!