Gujarat Polo Club will organise the Ahmedabad Polo Tournament from January 2 to 4 at the Gujarat Polo Club Ground in Shela, marking a significant effort to revive polo in the state and position the tournament as western India’s marquee annual sporting event.
Designed as a celebration of sport, culture and heritage, the event aims to offer an immersive experience that extends beyond the matches, with heritage installations, equine exhibitions, family-friendly spectator zones, and engagement opportunities for young enthusiasts. Three matches will be played on January 2 and 3, with two matches taking place on the final day on January 4.
The premier competition will see six men’s teams and two women’s teams in action. The teams were unveiled at a glittering event in Ahmedabad on Monday. The six men’s teams include Adani Archers, Jindal Panthers, KP Kings, Mayfair Polo, Arron Avatars, and Burakia Barrons, with Apollo Aviators and Lions Den Legends the women’s teams.
Speaking on the occasion, *Arpan Gupta, Promoter of Gujarat Polo Club, said* , “The Ahmedabad Polo Tournament aims to honour India’s deep connection with polo and shape its future. Polo carries a regal legacy in the country, and Gujarat deserves to experience it firsthand. Our objective is to build not just a tournament, but a long-term cultural and sporting milestone for the region.”
*Sanjay Paladia, Promoter of Gujarat Polo Club* , said, “Polo is a tradition that deserves not only to be remembered but to be lived. The broader vision behind the tournament is to elevate polo in Gujarat and Western India to national prominence. Ahmedabad’s sporting culture, infrastructure, and growing equestrian community make it a natural home for this tournament. We want to revive the heritage of polo while creating a modern, world-class experience.”
*Jayvirsinh Gohil, Founder of Gohilwaad Polo Club* and the only professional polo player from Gujarat, said that more than 30 polo players are taking part in the tournament.
“Twenty-five of these players have competed at the international level. Viewers can expect highly competitive and thrilling action on all three days of this tournament. We are confident it will go a long way in popularising polo as a professional sport in Gujarat and India,” Mr. Gohil said.
Some of the renowned polo players participating in the tournament include former India captain Dhruv Pal Godard, Siddhant Sharma, Simran Shergill, Syed Shamsheer Ali, Vivan Mehta, Syed Hurr Ali, Angad Kalaan, and Nimit Mehta, among others.
The Ahmedabad Polo Tournament will open on January 2 with a grand ceremonial parade, featuring all the teams on horseback, carrying illuminated sponsor and team flags, setting the tone for the three-day event. The opening ceremony will also feature a performance by a group of 80 dancers along with the Warrior Squad, which has appeared on the international reality show America’s Got Talent. The tournament trophy will be unveiled by actor and former Miss World, Manushi Chhillar.
Entertainment highlights will continue across all three days. The second day will feature Bollywood dance performances and gravity-defying stunts by renowned acrobatic dance crew V Unbeatable. The third day will include dance performances followed by a Mallakhamba demonstration, culminating in a colourful finale featuring a Tron act. Musical performances will accompany the matches across all three days, followed by curated fireworks displays that enhance the festive atmosphere while maintaining the event’s refined tone.
The closing ceremony will feature synchronised fireworks, laser displays and light choreography, followed by an awards presentation. Winners and standout performers will be felicitated on a specially designed stage reflecting the prestige and tradition of the sport.
Powered by the Adani Group, the Ahmedabad Polo Tournament aims to revive the “king of games” in Gujarat and establish an annual sporting tradition that bridges heritage, culture, and sport.
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