The Ahmedabad Polo Tournament, the largest polo event organised in Gujarat, concluded on Sunday after three days of highly competitive polo, equestrian sport and cultural performances.
Organised by the Gujarat Polo Association and powered by the Adani Group, the final day of the event combined sport with spectacle. The programme opened with a dance presentation and a thrilling Trone Act, setting a celebratory tone for the evening. Equestrian sports demonstrations showcased the discipline and skill associated with horse sports.
A key highlight of the third and final day was the match between Apollo Aviators and Lion’s Den Legends, the two women’s teams participating in the tournament. In a closely fought encounter, Lion’s Den Legends edged past Apollo Aviators 4–3. Sanjula Mann scored all three goals for Apollo Aviators, while Dr. Shivangi Jai Singh led the charge for Lion’s Den Legends with three goals. Lavanya Shekhawat was the other goal scorer.
The focus then shifted to the men’s final between Mayfair Polo and Pune Warriors, which delivered a thrilling finish. Both teams were tied at 7–7 at the end of regulation play, but Pune Warriors scored the Golden Goal to clinch the match, and the title, 8-7. Lance Watson starred for Pune Warriors with seven goals, alongside one from Major Anant Rajpurohit, while Dino Dhankhar and Daniel Otamendi scored three goals each for Mayfair Polo saw, while Lt. Col Vishal Chauhan scored one goal. The tournament concluded with a felicitation and prize distribution ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion, Arpan Gupta, Promoter of Gujarat Polo Club, said, “The response to the Ahmedabad Polo Tournament has exceeded our expectations. From the quality of play to the enthusiasm of the spectators, the tournament reflects the growing interest in polo in Gujarat. Our objective was to celebrate the sport’s heritage while making it engaging and accessible for a wider audience, and I believe we have achieved that.”
Sanjay Paladia, Promoter of Gujarat Polo Club, said, “This tournament has demonstrated that Ahmedabad has both the appetite and infrastructure to host polo at a national level. The participation of leading national and international players, the inclusion of women’s teams, the standard of competition, and the scale of the event point to a strong future for polo in Gujarat. We see this as the beginning of a long-term sporting tradition.”
With its successful conclusion, the Ahmedabad Polo Tournament has positioned itself as an event that bridges sport, culture and heritage, laying the foundation for the revival of the “king of games” in the state.
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