Four matches decided as Lahore Smart City Polo saddles off

LAHORE: The Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink Tournament, being organised by the Lahore Polo Club, has officially kicked off at the historic Lahore Polo Club Ground.

In the first match of the opening day, Crewlogix Technologies defeated Security 2000 by 6½-4. The second match was won by Master Paints/Sheikhoo Steel, who outpaced Rijas/Barry’s by 9-7. The third match of the day saw Olympia overpowering Nurpur Bandobast by 8-4½ while the fourth and last match of the day saw Newage Cables emerge triumphant against Total Nutration by 10-4.

Earlier, during a press conference held at the club on Monday, Lahore Polo Club President Malik Azam Hayat Noon shared the tournament’s details. Joining him were Lahore Smart City’s CFO Zahid Arif, Pink Ribbon Pakistan’s Sonia Qaiser, members of Lahore Polo Club Executive Committee Naseer Khan, Adnan Hayat Noon, Malik Adnan Hayat Noon, Club Secretary Lt. Col. (R) Amir, and 16 women players.

Malik Azam Hayat Noon mentioned that the tournament’s popularity has significantly increased, with 16 teams participating this year. Each team features one female player. The international players include Chiara Basseti (Italy), Maria Candelaria (Argentina), Ingerborg (Norway), Mahnum Faisal (Pakistan), Christina White (England), Hazel Jane (Ireland), Jade Wheeler (England), Eesha Haye (Pakistan), Sahar Yaghoobi (Iran), Sallie Cactus (England), Paula Bringas (Mexico), Charlotte Amy (England), Sofia Dean Ali (Pakistan), Chloe Victoria (England), Emilia Bringas (Mexico), and Natasha Monica (England). He added that four matches will be played daily, and an exhibition match between the girls will be held on Saturday. The grand finale of the prestigious tournament will be held on Sunday (Oct 27).