Royal Polo in Jaipur: Sawai Man Guard Cup (6 Goal Tournament)

The tournament was a spectacular showcase as five exceptionally talented teams competed with determination, thrilling Polo audiences with exhilarating gameplay. Over six days and nine intense matches, spectators were on the edge of their seats, witnessing nail-biting encounters. A quick recap of the matches:

Participating Teams 

Match 1: V-Polo vs Kanota Polo
Date: 1 October
The Sawai Man Guard Cup began with the first match between V-Polo and Kanota Polo. V-Polo announced their dominating arrival by quickly overcoming the point advantage given to Kanota Polo and smashing goals at every round to score more than a dozen goals for a thrilling win.
Winners: V-Polo ( 13-3.5 )

Match 2: Army Red vs Kanota Polo
Date: 2 October
The next day, the second game was held between Army Red and Kanota Polo. Kanota Polo had a point advantage going into the game. However, this advantage was soon overcome by the team, or Army Red, as they started scoring consecutive goals to build up a lead, which the opposition couldn’t cope with.
Winners: Army Red ( 10-6.5 )

Match 3: Jaipur USPA vs Carysil Polo
The second game on the same day featured a clash between Jaipur Polo and Carysil Polo. The game was close as both teams approached it with a defensive strategy. But soon, Jaipur started to push their buttons and smashed some crucial goals in between to end up on the winning side.
Winners: Jaipur USPA ( 7-4 )

Match 4: Jaipur USPA vs Carysil Polo
Date: 3 October
The next match saw Jaipur Polo face off against Carysil Polo. Having studied Jaipur’s strategies from the previous game, Carysil adopted a more defensive approach, aiming to minimize mistakes. However, luck was on Jaipur’s side again, allowing them to secure a narrow victory by just one point.
Winners: Jaipur USPA ( 6-5 )

Match 5: V-Polo vs Army Red
Date: 4 October
The last league game was held between V-Polo and Army Red. The winners from the first game were back again to prove their mettle. V-Polo proved their strong contention in the tournament by winning this game with a comfortable lead of two points.
Winners: V-Polo ( 6-4 )

Semi-Final 1: Jaipur USPA vs Army Red
Date: 5 October
Jaipur USPA and Army Red were the first to secure their spots in the tournament’s semi-finals. Despite Army Red’s best efforts to contain Jaipur, they couldn’t score enough goals to clinch the win.
Winners: Jaipur USPA ( 7-4 )

Semi-Final 2: Carysil Polo vs V-Polo
The second semi-final featured a thrilling showdown between Carysil Polo and V-Polo. It was a goal-packed game, with fans cheering 17 times throughout the match. Carysil Polo stepped up the pace, scoring a few crucial extra goals to secure their victory and advance to the final.
Winners: Carysil Polo ( 10-7 )

Exhibition Match(Mayo Polo Cup): Mayo Blues vs Whites
Date: 5 October
An exciting match unfolded between the Mayo Blues and Whites for the Mayo Polo Cup. The players were in high spirits, savouring every moment of the game. Adopting a more aggressive approach, Mayo Blues kept up a steady attack and scored six goals by the final round.
Winners: Mayo Blues ( 6-2)

Final: Jaipur USPA vs Carysil Polo
Date: 6 October
Next, it was time for Jaipur to face Carysil Polo for the third time in the tournament. Carysil Polo sought revenge after two previous defeats, but their start was shaky, putting them on the back foot in the first chukker. However, they bounced back in the second and third rounds, with both teams tied at 5 going into the final chukker. Jaipur, once again, thrilled their supporters by scoring three decisive goals in the last chukker, securing their third consecutive victory over Carysil Polo.
Winners: Jaipur USPA ( 8-7 )