PAF clinch CAS Polo Cup

LAHORE:The 26th Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Challenge Polo Cup 2017 concluded here on Sunday. Pakistan Air Force (PAF) won the final by defeating Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) 9 goals to 5. Air Marshal Farooq Habib, Acting Chief of the Air Staff, was the chief guest at closing ceremony of the tournament held at Pakistan Park.
The chief guest awarded CAS Challenge Cup to the winning team and distributed prizes amongst the players.In the enthralling 4 chukker final match, 5, 2, 1 and 1 goals from the winning team were scored by Shah Qubali Alam, Flt Ltt Hamza, Sqd Leader Humayun and Air Vice Marshal Amir Masood Respectively.
Whereas for the runners-up team, Sub Inspector Amanat and Zarrar Abbasi scored 2 and 1 goals respectively, and two handicapped goals were given. Six polo teams, including Pakistan Rangers (Punjab), Pakistan Air Force, Pakistan Air Force (Blues), Zacky Farms, Stallions and Archers participated in the seven-day long tournament which started on November 13. CAS Challenge Cup Polo Tournament was introduced in 1985 and ever since it has been a regular feature in sports calendar.