LAHORE (SNP Report): An international match featuring foreign and local women players is set to take place on Saturday (October 28, 2023), as part of the Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink Tournament 2023.
This prestigious event is being hosted under the patronage of the Lahore Polo Club, with the aim of fostering interest and participation in polo among women in Pakistan. Azam Hayat Noon, President of the Lahore Polo Club, shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming exhibition match, which is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at 3:30 pm. He expressed hope that this initiative will serve as a catalyst, inspiring more Pakistani girls to embrace the sport of polo in the future.
Noon extended his gratitude to all stakeholders involved, particularly acknowledging Lahore Smart City and Pink Ribbon for their unwavering support. He emphasized that the Lahore Polo Club has been at the forefront of creating awareness about breast cancer among women through this tournament for several years.
In the lead-up to the final, the Pebble Breaker team secured their place by triumphing over Rijas Polo in a closely contested match. The main final of the Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink Tournament, to be held on Sunday, will feature a thrilling showdown between Pebble Breaker and Lahore Smart City teams.
During their qualifying match, Ahmed Ali Tiwana and Bilal Haye showcased their prowess by scoring four goals each for Pebble Breaker. On the opposing side, Ahmed Bilal Riaz, Maj Adil Rao, and Faisal Shahzad contributed two goals each for Rijas Polo.
In a separate match, DS Polo/Sheikhoo Steel emerged victorious, earning a spot in the Subsidiary Final by defeating Guard Group with a score of 7½-6 goals. Omar Asjad Malhi led the charge for DS Polo/Sheikhoo with four goals, and Daniyal Sheikh hammered in three goals, leveraging their half-goal handicap advantage. Taimur Ali Malik delivered an impressive performance by scoring five goals for Guard Group, and Chaudhary Fateh added one goal.
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