Young Polo Stars: IPA Junior National Polo Championship

The event featured three days of action-packed games in which four teams competed in five matches. Let’s grab a quick view of these matches and their highly anticipated results, in which all participating youngsters grew in stature. 

Participating Teams 

Match 1: Udar/Golden Green vs Salvo 

Date: 3 December 

The tournament began with Udar/Golden Green and Salvo in the first game. It was a slow-paced match in which both teams tried to control the ball and score points. By the end of the last round, the former team was able to score one point extra, which earned them a huge round of applause from the crowd. 

Winner: Udar/Golden Green (3-2)

Match 2: Jindal Panther vs Udar Polo 

Udar Polo had a point advantage going into the game. However, Jindal Panther was ready to take on any kind of challenge and performed spectacularly in front of their supporters, scoring twice as many points as their opponents and winning the game comfortably.

Winner: Jindal Panther ( 7-3.5 )

Semi-Final 1: Udar Polo vs Udar/Golden Green

Date: 5 December 

After a couple of games, it was time for these youngsters to perform under pressure in the semi-finals. After losing their first game, Udar Polo wanted to express themselves without restrictions. It went all out, registering the most goals scored by any team in this year’s IPA Junior National Polo Championship. They were able to amass a dozen goals, which gave them their ticket to the finals. 

Winner: Udar Polo ( 12-6.5 )

Semi-Final 2: Jindal Panther vs Salvo 

The next semifinal game was between Jindal Panthers and Salvo. After watching the previous game, the Jindal Panthers were looking to reply like they were awaiting finalists. They showcased tremendous improvement in their teamwork and scored 11 goals to enter the finals in a dominating fashion.

Winner: Jindal Panther ( 11-4.5 )

Final: Jindal Panther vs Udar Polo 

Date: 8 December 

Udar Polo entered the game with an early advantage due to a handicap disadvantage, putting the Jindal Panthers under initial pressure. However, the Panthers quickly regained their composure, steadily scoring goal after goal. In a thrilling finish, they clinched the decisive goal, securing victory and claiming the title of champions in this year’s IPA Junior National Polo Championship.

Winners: Jindal Panther ( 5-4.5 )