LAHORE: FG Polo secured a narrow 5–4 victory over Diamond/Master Paints in a gripping final league encounter of the 63rd Allied Bank National Open Polo Championship for the Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup 2026 at the Lahore Polo Club.
However both teams have successfully qualified for the main final scheduled for Sunday, while BN Polo has been eliminated from the title race following two consecutive defeats. The grand final between these two powerhouses – FG Polo and Diamond/Master Paints – is set to take place this Sunday at 3:00 PM.
FG Polo’s victory was powered by a stellar performance from Raja Mikayial Sami, who hammered home four crucial goals. He was supported by team member Amin Rehman, who added one goal to the tally. For Diamond/Master Paints, Sufi Haroon bin Haris led the fight with two goals, while Raja Temur Nadeem and Facundo Retamar chipped in with one goal apiece. The match was a tactical battle of nerves, with momentum swinging between the two sides across five intense chukkas. Diamond/Master Paints started strong. Raja Temur Nadeem opened the scoring with a field goal, followed quickly by Sufi Haroon, giving DP/MP an early 2–0 lead.
