LAHORE: FG/Din Polo emerged title winners in the prestigious 11th Corps Commander Cup 2024, sponsored by Alfalah Investment and Abhi Investment, after defeating Team Barry’s with a narrow margin of 6-5 ½ in the final played here at the Jinnah Polo Fields on Sunday.
The event was graced by Muhammad Ali, COO and Co-Founder of Abhi Investment, and Syed Hussain Gardezi, Regional Head of Alfalah Investment, as the chief guests. Major Ali Taymur (R), Secretary of Jinnah Polo Fields, along with a significant turnout of polo enthusiasts and families, witnessed the gripping finale.
Juan Cruz Greguol was a standout performer for FG/Din Polo, netting three goals, while Farhad Muhammad Shaikh contributed two goals, and Agha Musa Ali Khan added one to their tally. Team Barry’s, benefiting from a half-goal handicap, saw Raja Mikael Sami leading their effort with four goals, complemented by Raja Jalal Arslan’s single goal.
Earlier in the subsidiary final, Rijas Polo/Master Paints outshone Diamond Paints with a 7½-4 victory. The winners, enjoying a two and a half goal handicap advantage, were led by Amirreza Behboudi’s impressive hat-trick. Sufi Hashim and Mohib Faisal each scored a goal for their team. For Diamond Paints, Saqib Khan Khakwani and Raja Temur Nadeem both scored twice.
