Exciting Polo Action Unfolds in Jaipur as Three Teams Claim Victory
In a thrilling display of equestrian skill and strategy, three teams emerged victorious during the Thursday matches of the prestigious Leela Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Polo Cup (8-goal) held in Jaipur. The day featured intense competition across multiple venues, setting the stage for an exciting semi-final weekend.
V Polo Edges Past Team Trojans in Nail-Biting Contest
At the PPC Ground, Team V Polo secured a narrow but hard-fought 8-7 victory over Team Trojans. The match was a showcase of offensive prowess, with multiple players contributing to the scoreboard. For the winning side, Angad Kalaan led the charge with an impressive 3 goals, while Santiago Marambio and Salim Azmi each added 2 goals. Vivaan Mehta rounded out the scoring with a crucial goal.
Team Trojans put up a valiant fight, spearheaded by Alejo Aramburu who netted 4 goals. RK Dhananjay Singh contributed 2 goals, and Naveen Singh added 1 goal to the tally. Rohan Sundesha also played a key role in the team's efforts, though they ultimately fell just short of victory.
Optiemus Achievers Dominate Team Suhana All Stars Polo
In another match held at the same venue, Optiemus Achievers delivered a commanding performance, defeating Team Suhana All Stars Polo with a score of 8-5.5. It is important to note that Team Suhana All Stars Polo began the match with a half-goal advantage, making Optiemus's victory even more impressive.
The offensive effort for Optiemus was led by Shamsheer Ali, who dominated the field with 4 goals. Dhruvpal Godara provided strong support with 3 goals, and Daniel Otamendi chipped in with 1 goal. Aryamaan Singh also played a significant role in the team's cohesive performance.
For Team Suhana All Stars Polo, Matias Vial stood out with 4 goals, while Dino Dhankhar managed to score 1 goal. The team also featured players Savir Mehraj Godara and Shivangi Jai Singh, who contributed to the competitive spirit of the match.
Jaipur Leela Secures Decisive Win at Rajasthan Polo Club
Over at the Rajasthan Polo Club Ground, Team Jaipur Leela showcased their superiority with a decisive 10-5 victory over Team Aravali. The match was highlighted by an outstanding individual performance from Lance Watson, who scored an impressive 5 goals.
Padmanabh Singh added 3 goals to the tally, while Bhawani Singh Kalvi contributed 2 goals. Mirza Mohmmad Baig also played as part of the winning Jaipur Leela squad, contributing to the team's overall strong performance.
Team Aravali fought hard despite the scoreline, with Kuldeep Singh Rathore leading their offense with 4 goals. Manuel Fernandez Llorente managed to score 1 goal, and players Devender Singh and Raghuram Hari also participated in the match.
Tournament Schedule and Upcoming Events
Friday, February 6 has been designated as a rest day for the tournament, allowing teams to recuperate and strategize. The competition will resume on Saturday with the highly anticipated semi-final matches of The Leela Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Polo Cup.
In addition to the main tournament matches, an exhibition match of the KGK Polo Cup, sponsored by KGK, will also be held on Saturday. This additional event promises to provide spectators with even more exciting polo action as the tournament progresses toward its conclusion.
