LAHORE: Green-Shirts defeated arch-rival India by 5-4, for third consecutive time in 10 years, in the first match of Polo World Championship Zone ‘E’ playoffs at Innada Polo Club Johannesburg, South Africa.
According to details, the two teams competed in the Zone ‘E’ Polo World Cup playoffs wherein Pakistan thrashed India by a 5-4 score, getting an upper hand over the latter in the World Polo Championship. qualifying round.
The encounter with the arch-rival was a crucial one to secure a coveted World Polo Championship scheduled to be played in US later this year.
According to information provided by Pakistan Polo Association (PPA) Secretary Lt-Col Ayaz Ahmed, Pakistan team played well against India with phenomenal Hamza Mawaz Khan and Raja Sami Ullah scored 4 goals each while young and energetic Raja Mikayel Sami and Raja Temur Nadeem scored 3 goals each. In the last moments, the game was tied at 4-4, but Raja Temur steered the ball onto Raja Mikayel, who smashed in the match-winning goal and helped Pakistan register their first victory in the mega event.
From India side, Sawai Padmanabh Singh and Shamsheer Ali secured 4 goals each while Kuldeep Singh and Naveen Singh contributed three goals each.
It is to be noted World Polo Championship takes place every three years since the inaugural tournament held in 1987 in Argentina. Since past 10 years, India has refused playing in Pakistan and nor willing to invite Pakistan for playing in the country. It is the third consecutive defeat Pakistan has handed down to India at neutral venues in China, Iran and now in South Africa.
The World Polo Championship 2022 will be held from October 26 – November 6 in US and preliminary games will be held at Valiente Polo Farm and the semifinals and final will take place at the National Polo Center – Wellington.
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