LAHORE: HN Polo emerged winners in the Deepal 96 Punjab Cup final after defeating DS Polo with an impressive 10-6 victory at the Lahore Polo Club.
The thrilling final saw an intense battle, with HN Polo showcasing dominance from the very first chukker to secure the prestigious title. A large crowd gathered at the Lahore Polo Club to witness the high-stakes encounter.
In the final showdown, HN Polo delivered an aggressive performance, led by Pelayo Berazadi, who was named player of the match after scoring four spectacular goals. Hamza Mawaz Khan further strengthened the team’s lead with six goals. For DS Polo, Estanislao Abelenda netted three goals, Max Charlton added two, and Ahmed Ali Tiwana contributed one.
Before the final, Olympia/AZB won the subsidiary final while spectators enjoyed an exciting display of barrel racing and cavalcade performances by riding school students. The event also featured tent pegging competitions and an exhibition match.
Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik M Ahmad Khan distributed prizes among the winners. Haider Naseem’s mare, Empedia, was awarded the best pony of the match for its outstanding performance.