FG Polo clinched the coveted trophy of the Bank Alfalah National Open Polo Championship for Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup 2024 after defeating BN Polo by 8-6 in the main final played at historic Aibak Polo Ground of the Lahore Polo Club.
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The Lahore Polo Club took the occasion to honour contributions to the Polo sport, presenting awards to notable individuals which included:
Lifetime achievement award to former President Lahore Polo Club Irfan Ali Hyder.
Raja Mikayial Sami received the Best Player of Pakistan of the year award.
Raul Laplacette was named the Best Foreign Player.
Highest goal-scorer of the tournament awarded to Max Charlton.
Best Local and Final’s Best Mare, showcasing the integral role of Equine talent.
Final Overview
The match was a showcase of skill and determination, with Raul Laplacette leading FG Polo with a remarkable performance, scoring six of the team’s eight goals. Andres Llorrente contributed the other two, ensuring their team’s dominance. BN Polo’s Santiago Loza responded fiercely, achieving a hat-trick of goals, supported by Hamza Mawaz Khan with two goals and Santos Iriarte adding one to their tally.
The final was a rollercoaster of emotions and skills, beginning with BN Polo’s quick lead of 2-0. FG Polo, however, quickly narrowed the gap by the end of the first chukker and continued to build momentum, eventually overtaking BN Polo. Despite a strong comeback from BN Polo to level the score at 4-4, the decisive fifth chukker saw FG Polo unleash their prowess, outscoring their opponents to clinch the championship with an 8-6 victory.
The match was expertly overseen by field umpires Mark Holmes and Nicolas Scortichini, with Juan Zubiaurre acting as the match referee.
In the aftermath of their triumph, FG Polo Captain Mian Abbas Mukhtar expressed gratitude for the team’s hard work and preparation, attributing their success to divine favor.
Subsidiary Final Overview
The championship also saw Olympia/AZB Polo taking home the subsidiary final trophy, narrowly defeating Diamond Paints/Master Paints by a 4-3 margin.
National ‘Quaid’ Polo C’ship 2024: Day 8-Semifinal 2 | BN Polo Qualifies; To Play FG Team For Prestigious Trophy
BN Polo clinched a nail-biting victory over DS Polo with a score of 12-11 during the sudden death chukker, earning their place in the grand finale of the 2024 National Open Polo Championship for Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup.
BN Polo is set to face FG Polo team this Sunday, 25th February. The subsidiary final featuring Diamond Paints/ Master Paints versus Olympia/AZB Polo.
Semifinal Overview
The semifinal match, was a spectacle that drew in a vast crowd of enthusiastic spectators and families, all eager to witness the high-stakes competition. Hamza Mawaz Khan of BN Polo emerged as the star player of the game, scoring a remarkable eight goals. His teammates, Santiago Loza and Santos Iriarte, contributed with three and one goals, respectively. On the opposing side, DS Polo’s Max Charlton showcased exceptional skill, netting nine goals, while Ahmed Ali Tiwana added two to their tally.
The match kicked off with DS Polo taking an early lead by scoring three impressive goals against BN Polo’s single goal in the first chukker. The second chukker saw an equal exchange of goals, two apiece, maintaining DS Polo’s lead at 5-3. However, the momentum shifted in the third chukker as BN Polo unleashed a powerful comeback, scoring five consecutive goals to overtake DS Polo with an 8-6 lead.
DS Polo responded vigorously, leveling the score at 8-8, only for BN Polo to inch ahead once again. The fifth chukker was a testament to the teams’ resilience, with DS Polo equalizing at 9-9. The relentless back-and-forth continued, culminating in an 11-11 tie by the end of regulation time.
The match’s intensity reached its peak in the sudden death chukker, where both teams vied for the decisive goal. Ultimately, it was Hamza Mawaz Khan who broke through DS Polo’s defenses to score the winning goal for BN Polo, sealing their fate as finalists.
National ‘Quaid’ Polo C’ship 2024: Day 7 | FG Polo In Final; BN & DS Teams To Fight For Final Berth
The stage is set for a fierce semifinal showdown between BN Polo and DS Polo in the National Open Polo Championship for the Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup 2024, on Friday, 23rd February at Lahore Polo Club.
3 Team Shootout Overview
The road to the semifinals was marked by a nail-biting penalty shootout among three top contenders: FG Polo, BN Polo, and DS Polo, each standing tall with six points. The shootout saw FG Polo showcasing impeccable skill, scoring flawlessly to secure their spot directly in the championship final. Meanwhile, BN Polo and DS Polo, narrowly missing out by one penalty each, are now poised for a semifinal battle.
This high-stakes semifinal promises to be a display of top-tier polo. The semifinal will be followed by an exhibition polo match to pay tribute to late Brigadier Gul Mawaz.
National ‘Quaid’ Polo C’ship 2024: Day 6 | FG Polo & BN Polo Teams Victorious
The National Open Polo Championship for Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup 2024 witnessed spectacular victories for BN Polo and FG Polo in their respective matches at the Lahore Polo Club. Following these matches, the league phase of the tournament concluded, with FG Polo, BN Polo, and DS Polo tied at six points each atop the points table.
A penalty shootout will determine the team advancing directly to the final, while the second and third-place teams will face off in the semifinals on Friday, 23rd February.
Day 6 Matches Overview
Match 1
BN Polo showcased a stellar performance to secure a win against Olympia/AZB Polo with a score of 9-7. The dynamic duo of Babar Naseem and Hamza Mawaz Khan led the charge, netting three goals each, with Santiago Loza adding two more and Santos Iriarte chipping in with one. Olympia/AZB Polo’s counterattack was spearheaded by Abdul Rehman Monnoo, who scored three goals, while Ahmed Zubair Butt and Nicolas Corti each contributed two goals.
The match kicked off with BN Polo quickly establishing a 2-0 lead, maintaining the momentum to double their advantage by the end of the second chukker. Olympia/AZB Polo mounted a formidable comeback, leveling the score at 4-4, before BN Polo narrowly edged ahead to close the chukker at 5-4.
The fourth chukker saw both teams locked in a tight contest, but BN Polo managed to maintain a one-goal lead. The decisive fifth chukker was fiercely contested, with BN Polo outscoring their opponents to clinch the victory at 9-7.
Match 2
The day’s second match was an equally intense affair, with FG Polo edging out Diamond Paints/Master Paints by a narrow margin of 8-7. Raul Laplacette was the hero for FG Polo, delivering an outstanding performance with seven goals, while Raja Mikayial Sami contributed one goal. Diamond Paints/Master Paints’ effort was led by Martin Gandhara with four goals, Mir Huzaifa with two, and Raja Temur Nadeem adding one to the tally.
A penalty shootout will determine the team advancing directly to the final, while the second and third-place teams will face off in the semifinals on Friday.
National ‘Quaid’ Polo C’ship 2024: Day 5 | DS Polo & BN Polo Teams Second Consecutive Wins
The National Open Polo Championship for the Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup 2024 saw DS Polo and BN Polo secure victories in their respective matches at the Lahore Polo Club.
Day 5-Matches Overview
Match 1 – DS Polo clinched a decisive win against Olympia/AZB Polo with a final score of 11-8. Max Charlton from DS Polo led the charge with an impressive tally of nine goals, supported by Ahmed Ali Tiwana’s two goals. On the Olympia/AZB side, Nicolas Corti contributed four goals, with Valentin Novillo Astrada adding three and Ahmed Zubair Butt scoring one.
DS Polo got off to a flying start, netting three consecutive goals to establish an early 3-0 advantage. In the closing moments of the first chukker, Olympia/AZB found the back of the net, trimming the deficit to 1-3. The second chukker saw both teams trading goals, with DS Polo maintaining a 4-2 lead.
The action intensified in the third chukker, with both teams showcasing exceptional skill, but DS Polo outperformed their opponents, scoring four goals to Olympia/AZB’s three, widening their lead to 8-5. DS Polo continued their dominance in the fourth chukker, scoring three more goals to extend their lead further to 11-5. Despite a spirited effort from Olympia/AZB in the final and decisive chukker, where they scored three consecutive goals, it wasn’t enough to overturn the match, culminating in an 8-11 defeat.
Match 2 –The day’s second match was a nail-biter between BN Polo and Diamond Paints/Master Paints, ending in a 9-8 victory for BN Polo in sudden death. Hamza Mawaz Khan was the standout for BN Polo, netting seven goals, while Santiago Loza contributed two. Diamond Paints/Master Paints had a strong start but couldn’t maintain their lead, with BN Polo fighting back to level the score and ultimately securing the win in a dramatic sudden death chukker.
Diamond Paints/Master Paints seized the early advantage in the first chukker, netting two goals against BN Polo’s single to establish a 2-1 lead. Their dominance was further underscored as they unleashed a trio of consecutive goals, widening the gap to 5-1. Undeterred, BN Polo mounted a spirited comeback, netting two goals to narrow the lead to 3-5. Their resurgence continued into the fourth chukker, where they added three more goals to their tally against their opponents’ single goal, bringing the match to a tense 6-6 draw.
The final chukker saw both teams locked in an intense battle, each managing to score two goals, resulting in an 8-8 stalemate. With no further goals in regular time, the match was thrust into the drama of a sudden death chukker. In a flurry of attacks from both sides, it was BN Polo who broke through, with Hamza Mawaz Khan delivering the decisive goal that clinched a thrilling 9-8 victory for his team.
National ‘Quaid’ Polo C’ship 2024: Day 4 | BN Polo & DS Polo Teams Triumphant
BN Polo and DS Polo recorded victories on Day 4 of the Bank Alfalah National Open Polo Championship for Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup 2024 matches, at the Lahore Polo Club.
Day 4 Matches Overview
Match 1
The opening match was a gripping contest that extended into a sudden death chukker, where BN Polo edged out FG Polo with a narrow 8-7 victory. Santiago Loza was the star for BN Polo, scoring seven goals in a stellar display of skill, while Hamza Mawaz Khan added another to their tally. FG Polo’s effort was led by Raul Laplacette with three goals, Fernandez Llorente with two, and Raja Mikayial Sami and Mian Abbas Mukhtar each contributing one.
The match was a rollercoaster from the start, with the teams tied at 1-1 and 2-2 in the initial chukkers. FG Polo briefly pulled ahead 3-2, but BN Polo fought back to lead 4-3. The match was tied again at 4-4, setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion. FG Polo appeared to take control in the fourth chukker with a 7-4 lead, but BN Polo’s remarkable comeback in the fifth chukker forced the game into sudden death, where they emerged victorious with a slim margin of 8-7.
Match 2
The day’s second match saw DS Polo dominate Diamond Paints/Master Paints, securing a 10-6 victory. Max Charlton was the standout performer for DS Polo, netting eight goals, with Daniyal Shaikh and Ahmed Ali Tiwana also scoring one goal each. Diamond Paints/Master Paints’ effort was led by Martin Gandara with four goals and Juan Zubiaurre with two.
DS Polo started the match with two back-to-back goals to gain a 2-0 lead, while Diamond Paints/Master Paints made it 2-1. DS Polo dominated the second chukker with 5-2 lead, while Diamond Paints/Master Paints struck two to reduce the margin to 4-5. DS Polo then hammered three goals to take 8-5 lead while in fifth and decisive chukker, DS Polo cracked a brace against one by their opponents to win the match by 10-6.
The matches were enjoyed by a large crowd of spectators and families, highlighting the enduring appeal of polo. The championship continues with two more critical matches scheduled fo
National ‘Quaid’ Polo C’ship 2024: Day 3 | DS Polo & FG Polo Teams Win
The Lahore Polo Club witnessed two gripping contests on Thursday during the Bank Alfalah National Open Polo Championship for Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup 2024, marking an electrifying third day of the tournament.
Day 3 – Matches Overview
In a nail-biting opening match, DS Polo narrowly overcame BN Polo with a final score of 8-7. The match was a showcase of exceptional skill and determination, with DS Polo sealing a hard-fought victory. Maxwell Charlton was the standout performer for DS Polo, single-handedly scoring all eight goals and earning the title of the match’s hero. On the opposing side, BN Polo’s Santiago Loza led his team’s effort with four spectacular goals, supported by Hilario Ruiz with two goals, and Hamza Mawaz Khan adding one to their tally.
The encounter commenced with DS Polo quickly asserting their dominance, netting two consecutive goals. BN Polo responded before the first chukker concluded, narrowing the gap to 2-1. An intense battle ensued, with both teams exchanging goals and the lead oscillating. Despite a tightly contested fourth chukker, DS Polo managed to maintain a slender advantage, ultimately clinching the match in the decisive fifth chukker.
The day’s second face-off saw FG Polo clinch a victory against Olympia/AZB Polo with a scoreline mirroring the first match, 8-7. FG Polo’s triumph was spearheaded by Raul Laplacette, who scored an impressive six goals, with Raja Mikayial Sami and Llorente contributing one goal each. For Olympia/AZB Polo, Novillo Astrada matched Laplacette’s prowess with six goals, and Abdul Rehman Monnoo added one.
Olympia/AZB opened the match strongly, netting two goals to FG Polo’s one, securing an early 2-1 lead. They continued their momentum into the second chukker, adding another goal to widen the gap to 3-1. However, FG Polo responded with vigor, scoring three consecutive goals to edge ahead with a narrow 4-3 lead. The match intensified in the third chukker when Olympia/AZB equalized at 4-4, thanks to a skillful 30-yard penalty conversion.
Undeterred, FG Polo showcased their prowess by netting two quick goals, reclaiming the lead at 6-4. They solidified their advantage in the fourth chukker with another goal, extending their lead to 7-4. Despite a valiant effort from Olympia/AZB, who managed to score three impressive goals in a comeback attempt, FG Polo secured the win with a crucial goal, sealing an 8-7 victory and demonstrating their superiority in a closely contested match.
The championship continues this Saturday with two critical matches: FG Polo will face BN Polo, and DS Polo will take on the combined forces of Diamond Paints/Master Paints. These upcoming contests promise more thrilling polo action and are eagerly anticipated by fans and participants alike.
National ‘Quaid’ Polo C’ship 2024: Day 2 | Diamond Paints/Master Paints Win; Juan & Martin Sparkle
The National Open Polo Championship for Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup witnessed an enthralling match on Day 2, as Diamond Paints/Master Paints outpaced Olympia/AZB Polo with an 8-5 win at the Lahore Polo Club Ground 1.
Day 2 – Match Overview
Juan Zabiaurre Canal led the charge for Diamond Paints/Master Paints, netting four outstanding goals, while Martin Gandara added three and Mir Huzaifa Ahmed scored one to secure their team’s triumph. On the opposing side – Olympia/AZB Polo – Novillo Astrada displayed remarkable prowess on the field scoring four fabulous goals, while Nicolas Corti added to their tally with a skillful goal.
The match kicked off with Diamond Paints/Master Paints quickly asserting their dominance, scoring two consecutive goals for an early lead. They continued their offensive push, extending their lead to 3-0. Olympia/AZB Polo managed to respond just before the second chukker concluded, narrowing the gap to 3-1. The teams traded goals in the third chukker, maintaining Diamond Paints/Master Paints’ advantage at 5-3.
Continuing their superior performance into the fourth chukker, Diamond Paints/Master Paints widened their lead further by scoring two goals against Olympia/AZB Polo’s single goal, setting the stage for the final chukker at 7-4. The decisive fifth chukker saw Diamond Paints/Master Paints solidify their victory with an additional goal, despite a late effort from Olympia/AZB Polo, ending the match at 8-5.
The match was expertly officiated by field umpires Mark Holmes and Abdul Sattar Khan Niazi, with Santiago Loza serving as the match referee.
National ‘Quaid’ Polo C’ship 2024: Day 1 | FG Polo Victorious In Opening Match
FG Polo Team clinched a decisive 8-5 victory against DS Polo Team in the opening match of the Bank Alfalah National Open Polo Championship for the Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup 2024 held at the Lahore Polo Club.
The championship continues with Diamond Paints/Master Paints facing off against Olympia/AZB Polo in what promises to be another captivating match at the Lahore Polo Club.
Day 1 Match Overview
FG Polo’s performance was highlighted by the exceptional play of their seven-goal Argentinean star, Raul Laplacette, whose skillful handling of both mallet and polo pony captivated the audience. Laplacette was instrumental in the team’s success, scoring five impressive goals. His teammates, Andres Llorente and Mian Abbas Mukhtar, also made significant contributions, with Llorente scoring twice and Mukhtar adding one goal to the tally. On the opposing side, DS Polo’s English talent, Maxwell Charlton, single-handedly matched FG Polo’s intensity by netting all five of his team’s goals.
The match began with FG Polo quickly establishing a lead through a successful 30-yard penalty conversion. However, DS Polo responded in kind, leveling the score 1-1 with a 30-yard penalty of their own. FG Polo managed to edge ahead with a field goal just before the first chukker ended, securing a 2-1 lead. The second chukker saw both teams exchanging goals, maintaining FG Polo’s slender 3-2 lead.
As the match progressed into the third chukker, FG Polo extended their lead with two additional goals, while DS Polo managed a single goal in response. Despite DS Polo narrowing the gap to 4-5 with a 60-yard penalty at the start of the fourth chukker, FG Polo unleashed a flurry of three consecutive goals to solidify their dominance at 8-4. A late penalty conversion by DS Polo brought the final score to 8-5, but it was not enough to overturn FG Polo’s commanding lead.
The match was officiated by field umpires Mark Homes and Abdul Sattar Khan Niazi, with Martin Gandara serving as the match referee.
National ‘Quaid’ Polo C’ship 2024: The 2 Week Most Prestigious Event Commences 13th February
The most prestigious tournament of the Pakistan polo circuit, the National Open Polo Championship for Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup 2024, kicks off on Tuesday, 13th February at the Lahore Polo Club. The grand finale of the two week event will be held on Sunday, 25th February.
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Sponsored by Bank Alfalah this year’s two week championship features five formidable teams, each comprising a blend of two international players from polo heartlands like Argentina, England, and Spain and two players of Pakistani players.
Day 1- 13th February Schedule
The championship’s opening match is set between FG Polo and DS Polo at 3:00 PM
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The competing teams are:
Team DS Polo is represented by Daniyal Shaikh, Ahmed Ali Tiwana, Nico Roberts, and Max Charlton.
Diamond Paints/Master Paints Team includes Mir Shoaib Ahmed, Raja Temur Nadeem, Martin Gandara, and Juan Zubiaurre Canal.
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Team FG Polo boasts talents such as Mian Abbas Mukhtar, Raja Mikayial Sami, Mario Gomes, and Raul Laplacette.
Team Olympia/AZB features Ahmed Zubair Butt, Abdul Rehman Monnoo, Valentin Novillo Astrada, and Nicolas Corti.
Team BN Polo is composed of Babar Naseem, Santos Iriarte, Hamza Mawaz Khan, and Santiago Loza.
