Rising Stars of Polo: Junior Jaipur Under 21 2024

An exciting polo event focused on nurturing talent took place last week in Jaipur. Three teams, filled with promising young players, competed with high hopes of claiming the title. Here’s everything you need to know about the teams and the tournament’s progression, which concluded this past Sunday.

Participating Teams 

Match 1: Jaigarh vs Amer

Date: 23 September 

The tournament’s first game was between Jaigarh and Amer. The young stars put on a great show for spectators filled with intensity, suspense, and thrills. Both teams were almost at the same score level. Jaigarh avoided going into any kind of overtime by grabbing an extra goal for themselves before the final bell rang, which helped them register the inaugural win. 

Winners: Jaigarh (5-4)

Match 2: Jaigarh vs Nahargarh 

Date: 26 September 

The second game introduced Nahargarh, facing off against the game-one winners, Jaigarh. Jaigarh gained an early advantage, and while Nahargarh attempted a comeback by scoring goals, their lack of solid defensive strategies allowed Jaigarh to score too many goals for them to recover.

Winners: Jaigarh ( 7.5-5 )

Match 3: Amer vs Nahargarh 

Date: 27 September 

It was time to unveil the second finalist in a contest between Amer and Nahargarh. Both teams had lost their previous games to Jaigarh, but one of these teams was about to make their first win and also write themselves a ticket to the finals. Nahargarh had the upper hand before the game, but the opposition didn’t let it matter. Focusing on their game, Amer scored more than half a dozen goals to qualify for the finals in a voguish way. 

Winners: Amer (7-5.5)

Final: Jaigarh vs Amer 

Date: 29 September 

Following a huge win the previous day, it was time to crown another victor. Jaigarh faced Amer in a high-stakes rematch. The first chukker ended with both teams level, but after that, Jaigarh took control, scoring a flurry of goals. Despite Amer’s best efforts, Jaigarh made it look effortless, thanks to solid strategy and experienced teamwork.

Winners: Jaigarh ( 8-3 )

Young Indian Players Win Big

Exhibition Match (International Junior Test Match): RPC India vs Great Britain 

Date: 28 September 

A proud moment unfolded last weekend as Under-16 teams from India and Britain gained valuable exposure in an exhibition game. With professional players accompanying both sides, the match began to enthusiastic cheers. The British team displayed impressive skills, but the Indian team kept pace, scoring crucial goals at key moments to win the cup and make the nation proud.

Winners: RPC India ( 7-6 )

Exhibition Match: Annual Polo Tournament at Harvard University

Mayo College Polo was the first team from India to be invited by Harvard University for its Annual Polo tournament. The team performed exceptionally well and displayed their sublime skills, which resulted in Mayo College Polo winning the coveted match. 

Winners: Mayo College Polo (5-4)