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Saturday, August 23, 2025

Polo Prestige: The President’s Polo Cup 2024

One of India’s most prestigious, The President’s Polo Cup, was featured this past weekend, attracting several dignitaries, including India’s Honourable President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu.

Carrying forward about a 50-year-old legacy, players from two veteran teams were present to commemorate this cup, first held in 1975 under the patronage of the late Shri Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed. The festivities of the event began emanating excitement among spectators. Many esteemed dignitaries attended the event, which began with the polo match and afterwards left the audience in awe with many equestrian displays, including tent pegging, showjumping and other cavalry sports.

Participating Teams 

Bodyguards
Col Amit Berwal -1
Naveen Jindal 0
Simran Singh Shergill +3
Samir Suhag +2

Lancers
Dfr Sukhjeet Singh 0
Deepak Udar +1
Jaisal Singh +1
Bhawani Kalvi +2

Game: Bodyguards vs Lancers 

Date: 14 December 

The Delhi Fall Polo Season ended with the most exciting tournament, the President’s Polo Cup. Engraving a new chapter in the book of India’s legacy in polo, the teams of Bodyguards and Lancers descended upon the field. Players from both teams wanted to perform to the best of their abilities, upholding the integrity of the game. Showcasing marvellous abilities and leaving every attendee on the ground in awe! Putting up a great show, both teams won hearts; however, only one could win the match. In the end, the team of Bodyguards pulled off a spectacular win, defeating the Lancers by just one point.

Winners: Bodyguards ( 6-5 )


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