LAHORE: FG Polo team emerged victorious in Pakistan’s biggest polo tournament, the 63rd Allied Bank National Open Polo Championship for the Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup, organised by the Lahore Polo Club.
In a thrilling final played before a large and enthusiastic crowd, FG Polo defeated Master Paints/Diamond Paints 10–8 to secure the prestigious title at the Lahore Polo Club Ground.
Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar was the chief guest at the final. Also present was Allied Bank Limited Group Head CRBG Hasnain Raza Mirza.
The final encounter between FG Polo and Master Paints/Diamond Paints turned out to be a highly competitive match. Both teams displayed exceptional skill and determination throughout the game. The match remained closely contested until the final chukker, when FG Polo delivered an outstanding performance to secure the victory with a 10–8 scoreline.
For FG Polo, Raja Mikayial Sami emerged as a top scorer with five fabulous goals while teammates Raul Laplacette thrashed in three goals and Marcos Rivarola and Amin Rahman Fazal converted one goal apiece. For Master Paints/Diamond Paints, Facundo Retamar Carnero fired in four fabulous goals while Amirreza Behbudi hammered three goals and Raja Temur Nadeem struck one goal.
Prizes were also distributed among the players, who presented the traditional tent-pegging demonstration during the event.
The National Open Polo Championship for the Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup 2026 is widely regarded as the most prestigious and competitive polo tournament in Pakistan, attracting leading national and international players each year.
