Diamond Paints/Platinum Homes Clinch 4th Allama Iqbal Polo Cup Title

 Diamond Paints/Platinum Homes Clinch 4th Allama Iqbal Polo Cup Title

Asher Butt

The 4th Allama Iqbal Polo Cup reached a thrilling conclusion as Team Diamond Paints/Platinum Homes emerged victorious in a closely contested final against FG/Din Polo. The championship match, held at the Jinnah Polo Fields, showcased exceptional polo skills and drew a large crowd of enthusiastic spectators.

Tense Showdown: The final match between Diamond Paints/Platinum Homes and FG/Din Polo proved to be an enthralling and exciting contest, filled with ups and downs. The teams displayed remarkable prowess on the polo field, making it a memorable encounter for the spectators.

Lead Changes: FG/Din Polo took an initial lead in the first two chukkers, showcasing strong gameplay. However, Diamond Paints/Platinum Homes made a comeback in the third and fourth chukkers, turning the tide in their favor. The final score stood at 8.5-8, with Diamond Paints/Platinum Homes securing the title.

Star Performances: Raja Temur Nadeem from Diamond Paints/Platinum Homes stood out with a superb performance, scoring seven goals. Mir Huzaifa Ahmed contributed with one goal. For FG/Din Polo, Juan Cruz scored five goals, Bilal Haye added two, and Mian Abbas Mukhtar scored one.

Subsidiary Final: In the subsidiary final, Master Paints defeated Barry's Polo Team with a score of 6-4. Amir Raza Behboudi showcased an outstanding performance, scoring all six goals for Master Paints. Raja Jalal Arslan contributed three goals, and Meesam Haider hit one goal for Barry's.

Best Mare Award: The best mare award of the final was clinched by PM, the mare of Diamond Paints CEO Mir Shoaib Ahmed, recognizing the exceptional performance of the horse.

Captain's Statement: Speaking at the closing ceremony, Mir Huzaifa Ahmed, the captain of Diamond Paints, expressed the team's dedication and hard work. He emphasized their readiness for upcoming tournaments, expressing a keen desire to secure more titles in the ongoing polo season.

The 4th Allama Iqbal Polo Cup showcased the spirit of competition and sportsmanship, with Diamond Paints/Platinum Homes emerging as the title holders. The teams' stellar performances and the thrilling final added to the excitement of polo enthusiasts present at the Jinnah Polo Fields.