Lahore Polo Club

FG/Asean clinch 14th Lahore Open Polo Championship with sudden-death win over Diamond Paints

Team FG/Asean lifted the 14th Lahore Open Polo Championship 2025 – Patrons Cup after edging out Diamond Paints 8-7 in a thrilling sudden-death extra-time final at the Lahore Polo Club.

A large number of spectators and families turned up to witness the grand final of the prestigious championship. Distinguished guests included Diamond Paints CEO Mir Shoaib Ahmed, Master Paints Director Sufi Muhammad Haroon, Black Horse Paints CEO Chaudhry Muhammad Siddique, Guard Group Director Taimur Ali Malik, Newage Cables Director Adnan Jalil Azam, Re*****on Pharma Director Dr Faisal Qadeer Khokhar, The Retrieve Bar CEO Nafees Barry, Babar Naseem, AOS Director Hamza Ali Hakim, along with Lahore Polo Club Executive Committee members Raja Aamir, Feroze Gulzar and Saqib Khan Khakwani. A large number of polo players and families were also present.

The final proved to be a high-quality and fiercely contested encounter, with Diamond Paints taking the early initiative. However, FG/Asean mounted a strong comeback in the fourth chukka, inspired by Raja Mikayial Sami’s outstanding performance. The match eventually went into extra time, where FG/Asean sealed the title with a golden goal in sudden death to register an 8-7 victory.

For FG/Asean, Raja Mikhail Sami starred with seven goals, while Saqib Khan Khakwani added one. Diamond Paints’ goals came through Raja Jalal Arsalan, who scored five, while Mir Huzaifa Ahmed and Raja Temur Nadeem chipped in with one goal each.

The main final opened with an early field goal from Diamond Paints, giving them a 1-0 advantage, before FG/Asean responded in style with a field goal of their own to level the contest at 1-1. Just before the close of the opening chukka, Diamond Paints struck again to edge ahead 2-1. The second chukka remained finely balanced as both sides traded goals in an entertaining exchange, converting twice each. Diamond Paints, however, managed to maintain a narrow lead, going into halftime at 4-3.

Both teams added one goal apiece in the third chukka, with Diamond Paints continuing to hold the upper hand at 5-4. The intensity peaked in a high-octane fourth chukka, where both outfits displayed exceptional skill and determination. FG/Asean rose to the occasion, netting three crucial goals against two from Diamond Paints to draw level at 7-7 and force the contest into a sudden-death chukka.

In the decisive moment, veteran campaigner Saqib Khan Khakwani delivered under pressure, striking a superb golden goal to seal a dramatic victory for FG/Asean and crown them champions of the Lahore Open Polo Championship 2025.

Earlier, in the third-place playoff, BN Polo defeated Master Paints Black 11-3 to secure third position. In the closing ceremony, Raja Mikayial Sami was awarded the best player of the match, while the best pony of the final award went to “Chakira,” owned by Mir Shoaib Ahmed.

Come and watch the great game of Kings final on Sunday 28th Dec 2025 at 3 pm

FG/Asean, Diamond Paints, MP Black victorious in Lahore Open Polo Championship

The 14th Lahore Open Polo Championship 2025 for the Patrons Cup continued in thrilling fashion on its fourth day at the Lahore Polo Club, where three highly competitive matches were played. FG/Asean, Diamond Paints and Master Paints Black emerged victorious, providing polo enthusiasts with a day full of excitement, skill and dramatic finishes.

In the opening match of the day, FG/Asean clinched a hard-fought 5-4 victory over BN Polo after an intense contest. Saqib Khan Khakwani delivered a standout performance for FG/Asean by scoring all five goals for his team. For BN Polo, Hamza Mawaz Khan netted three goals, while Saim Abbas added one.

The second match saw Diamond Paints overpower FG/Din Polo by 6-4 in an entertaining encounter. Raja Jalal Arsalan led the scoring for Diamond Paints with four goals, while Raja Temur Nadeem contributed two. FG/Din Polo’s resistance came through Juan Cruz Greguoli, who scored two goals, while Sheikh Muhammad Raffay and Agha Musa chipped in with one goal each.

The highlight of the day came in the third match, where Master Paints Black once again demonstrated their nerve and resilience by defeating Rijas/Sheikhoo Steel 9-8 in extra time through sudden death. Ignacio was the top scorer for Master Paints Black with four goals, followed by Mohammad Ali Malik with three and Syed Turab M Rizvi with two. For Rijas/Sheikhoo Steel, Raja Samiullah scored four goals, Mumtaz Abbas Niazi added two, while Osman Aziz Anwar and Mohib Faisal Shahzad scored one goal each.

A large number of spectators and families turned up at the Lahore Polo Club to witness the action-packed encounters. Prominent among those present were Lahore Polo Club President Malik Azam Hayat Noon, executive committee members, sponsors and patrons including Taimur Ali Malik (Director, Guard Group), Nafees Barry of Happy Cow Cheese, Babar Naseem of BN Polo, Club Secretary Major (R) Amjad Ghafoor, along with a sizeable gathering of polo players and officials.

Master Paints Black edge Balochistan in sudden-death thriller at Lahore Open Polo Championship

An exciting and closely contested match was played on the third day of the 14th Lahore Open Polo Championship 2025 – Patrons Cup, organized by the Lahore Polo Club, where Master Paints Black defeated Team Balochistan by 7–6 in extra time on sudden death.

The thrilling encounter kept spectators on the edge of their seats as both teams displayed high-quality polo throughout the match. Regulation time ended in a draw, forcing the game into extra time, where Master Paints Black secured the winning goal to clinch a dramatic victory.

For Master Paints Black, scorina Javier Bello delivered an outstanding performance by scoring four goals, while Muhammad Ali Malik contributed two goals and Syed Turab Muhammad Rizvi added one goal to the team’s tally.

On the other side, Team Balochistan’s Marcos Rivarole was the standout player, scoring an impressive five goals, while Omar Asjad Malhi added one goal.

A large number of spectators and families were present at the Lahore Polo Club to witness the exciting contest. Club Secretary Major (R) Amjad Ghafoor and several prominent polo players were also in attendance.

FG/Din and FG/Asean record wins on day two of Lahore Open Polo Championship 2025

FG/Din and FG/Asean secured impressive victories on day two of the 14th Lahore Open Polo Championship 2025 – Patrons Cup, organised by the Lahore Polo Club.

A large number of sponsors, patrons and polo enthusiasts were present to witness the encounters. Prominent among them were Adnan Jalil Azam, Director Newage Cables; Farooq Amin Sufi and Sufi Haroon bin Haris, Directors Master Paints; Abubakar Siddique, Director Black Horse Paints; Maj (retd) Amjad Ghafoor, Secretary Lahore Polo Club; along with several leading polo players.

In the first match of the day, FG/Din edged out Rijas/Sheikhoo by 5-4 in a thrilling contest. Agha Musa Ali Khan starred for the winning side with an outstanding performance, scoring four goals, while Sheikh Muhammad Raffay added one goal. For Rijas/Sheikhoo, Raja Sami Ullah struck two goals, while Osman Aziz Anwar and Mohib Faisal Shehzad scored one goal each.

The opening chukka remained evenly balanced, with both sides finding the net once. The second chukka followed a similar pattern as each team added another goal, keeping the contest finely poised at 2–2. FG/Din then shifted gears, raising the intensity and striking two quick successive goals to seize an impressive 4–2 advantage.

The third chukka proved goalless as both defences stood firm. In a tense and decisive fourth chukka, Rijas/Sheikhoo mounted a strong comeback, scoring two goals to FG/Din’s one. However, despite the late surge, FG/Din held their nerve to edge out a thrilling 5–4 victory, sealing the match by the narrow of margins.

The second match saw FG/Asean dominate proceedings against Master Paints, registering an 8-5 victory. Raja Mikayial Sami and Saqib Khan Khakwani led the charge for FG/Asean with four goals apiece. For Master Paints, Ahmed Ali Tiwana scored three goals, while Farooq Amin Sufi and Col (retd) Omer Minhas contributed one goal each.

Master Paints made a flying start, dominating the opening chukka and hammering in two quick goals to race to a 2–0 lead. FG/Asean responded before the end of the chukka with a well-taken goal to trail narrowly at 1–2. The second chukka produced an evenly contested battle as both sides struck two goals apiece, allowing Master Paints to maintain a slender 4–3 advantage at the halfway stage.

Momentum shifted in the third chukka when FG/Asean netted the only goal to restore parity at 4–4, setting up a pulsating finish. The decisive fourth chukka belonged entirely to FG/Asean, who turned on the style with an explosive display, blasting four superb goals while conceding just one. Their dominant surge sealed a convincing 8–5 victory and capped a thrilling contest.

14th Lahore Open Polo Championship 2025 Patron’s Cup kicks off at Lahore Polo Club

The 14th Lahore Open Polo Championship 2025 (Patron’s Cup) got underway in grand fashion at the Lahore Polo Club (LPC), marking the start of one of Pakistan’s most prestigious polo tournaments.

According to Club Secretary Maj (retd) Amjad Ghafoor, the championship is collectively sponsored by prominent polo patrons and corporate partners, reflecting strong private-sector support for the sport. The sponsors include Babar Naseem, Mir Shoaib Ahmed of Diamond Paints, Dr Faisal Qadeer Khokhar of Re*****on Pharma, Adnan Jalil Azam of Newage Cables, Farooq Amin Sufi of Master Paints, Abubakar Siddique of Black Horse Paints, Hamza Ali Hakeem of AOS, Nafees Barry of Happy Cow Cheese, and Taimur Ali Malik of Guard Group.

Major (retd) Amjad Ghafoor expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all the sponsors for their patronage, saying that their continued support has played a vital role in sustaining and promoting this historic polo event. The secretary added that nine teams are participating in the championship and have been divided into two pools. The opening day featured two competitive matches, drawing an enthusiastic crowd at the Lahore Polo Club.

In the first encounter of the opening day, BN Polo produced an impressive performance to defeat Newage Cables/SQ Seagold by 8-6. Hamza Muawaz Khan led the charge for BN Polo with a brilliant six-goal haul, while Babar Naseem and Ibrahim Khalil added one goal each to seal the victory.

The second match of the day saw Diamond Paints dominate Team Balochistan, registering a convincing 9-3 victory. Mir Huzaifa Ahmed starred for Diamond Paints with five goals, supported by Raja Temur Nadeem, who scored three, and Mir Shoaib Ahmed, who chipped in with one goal. For Team Balochistan, Omar Asjad Malhi scored two goals, while Marcos Rivarola added one.

FG/Din claim SQ Seagold Polo Cup 2025 after thrilling 8–7.5 win over Master Paints

Lahore: FG/Din Polo lifted the prestigious SQ Seagold Polo Cup 2025, held under the Lahore Polo Club’s banner, after overcoming Master Paints in a gripping final that ended 8–7.5.

A large number of Lahore’s polo lovers turned out to witness the high-stakes clash. The chief guest for the afternoon was Jose de Ore, Ambassador of Spain to Pakistan. He was accompanied by Director SQ Seagold Shiraz Qureshi, senior executive committee members Naseer Ahmed, Raja Aamir, Feroze Gulzar, and Club Secretary Major Amjad.

The final proved to be an enthralling contest marked by exceptional pace and skill. FG/Din Polo dominated crucial phases of the match, displaying strong coordination and tactical discipline to secure a narrow but deserved win.

For the champions, Hamza Mawaz Khan produced a stellar performance with five goals, while Amin Rehman, Mian Abbas Mukhtar, and Mir Huzaifa Ahmed contributed one goal each.
For Master Paints, Raja Temur Nadeem led the charge with four goals, followed by Agha Musa Ali Khan with two, and Sufi Muhammad Haroon with one goal.

Earlier, SQ Seagold/Newage Cables defeated HK Polo by 7–3 to clinch the subsidiary final with a convincing performance.

Match Summaries
SQ Seagold Polo Cup 2025 – Final
FG/Din Polo 8 – 7.5 Master Paints
FG/Din Scorers:
Hamza Mawaz Khan – 5 goals
Amin Rehman – 1 goal
Mian Abbas Mukhtar – 1 goal
Mir Huzaifa Ahmed – 1 goal
Master Paints Scorers:

Raja Temur – 4 goals
Agha Musa Ali Khan – 2 goals
Sufi Muhammad Haroon – 1 goal
Subsidiary Final
SQ Seagold/Newage Cables 7 – 3 HK Polo

FG/Din march into SQ Seagold Polo Cup final; SQS/Newage seal subsidiary slot

LAHORE (): The Lahore Polo Club hosted another captivating day of high-stakes action as the SQ Seagold Gold Polo Cup 2025 entered its fourth day, confirming two major finalists in dramatic fashion. FG/Din sealed their place in the main final after a thrilling contest, while SQ Seagold/Newage Cables powered into the subsidiary final with a commanding victory.

A lively turnout of families, spectators, and polo enthusiasts added to the atmosphere at the historic Lahore Polo Club grounds. Distinguished guests, including SQ Seagold Director Shiraz Qureshi, Executive Committee members, and Club Secretary Major Amjad, were also present to witness the intense competition.

The opening match delivered exceptional excitement as FG/Din edged Diamond Paints/Din 7–6 in a heart-stopping encounter that remained fiercely contested right until the final chukker. Hamza Mawaz Khan showcased his world-class form, delivering six brilliantly crafted goals, while Mian Abbas Mukhtar added the seventh to secure the win.

Diamond Paints/Din fought valiantly, led by the outstanding Raja Jalal Arsalan, who scored four times, with Mir Huzaifa Ahmed contributing two goals. Despite their spirited efforts, FG/Din maintained discipline in the closing stages to clinch their place in the title showdown.

The second match proved far more one-sided as SQ Seagold/Newage Cables stormed to an emphatic 8–1 victory over Sula Polo. Senior polo maestro Saqib Khan Khakwani delivered a magnificent performance, firing in six goals with trademark precision, while Shiraz Qureshi added two more to complete the commanding win. Sula Polo’s only response came through Raja Sami, whose effort could not shift the match’s momentum.

With these results, Sunday promises to bring exciting fixtures at the Lahore Polo Club. FG/Din will meet Master Paints in what is expected to be a thrilling final, while SQ Seagold/Newage Cables will face HK Polo in the much-anticipated subsidiary final.

MATCH SUMMARIES

Match 1: FG/Din 7, Diamond Paints/Din 6
FG/Din: (Hamza Mawaz Khan — 6 goals, Mian Abbas Mukhtar — 1 goal)
Diamond Paints/Din: (Raja Jalal Arsalan — 4 goals, Mir Huzaifa Ahmed — 2 goals)
Match 2: SQ Seagold/Newage Cables 8, Sula Polo 1)
SQ Seagold/Newage Cables: (Saqib Khan Khakwani — 6 goals, Shiraz Qureshi — 2 goals)
Sula Polo: (Raja Sami — 1 goal).

Master Paints reach main final, HK Polo qualify for subsidiary final in SQ Seagold Polo Cup

LAHORE : Master Paints stormed into the main final, while HK Polo clinched a spot in the subsidiary final on the third day of the SQ Seagold Polo Cup 2025, held at the Lahore Polo Club under an exciting American System format.

The event attracted a strong turnout, with Director SQ Seagold Shiraz Qureshi, Club President Malik Azam Hayat Noon, Executive Committee members, Secretary Major Amjad, and numerous club members and polo enthusiasts in attendance.

Director SQ Seagold Shiraz Qureshi, while speaking to the media, said he is not only a sponsor but also a passionate polo player and a member of the Lahore Polo Club. “Polo has always been close to my heart. It is truly a sport of kings and knights, and I remain fully committed to supporting its growth. The Lahore Polo Club season is progressing splendidly, and I am eagerly looking forward to the exciting and action-packed matches ahead.”

Lahore Polo Club President Malik Azam Hayat Noon expressed gratitude to the sponsors, particularly Director SQ Seagold Shiraz Qureshi, for his generous backing of the six-goal PPA-approved tournament. “This polo season is reaching its peak, and it is wonderful to see vibrant Lahorites turning out in large numbers to enjoy world-class polo at the Lahore Polo Club,” he remarked.

Master Paints dominate to book main final spot

Three teams, Master Paints, Team Balochistan, and Imperial Polo, featured in the American System qualification round, with each match consisting of two chukkers. Master Paints delivered the most consistent performance of the day, first defeating Imperial Polo 4–2 and then edging past Team Balochistan 4–3 to secure their place in the main final.

For Master Paints, Sufi Haroon showcased brilliant form, while Raja Temur Nadeem emerged as the top scorer, playing a decisive role in both victories.

HK Polo excel to secure subsidiary final berth

In the subsidiary qualification round, the losing teams from the earlier pool, Peshawar Polo Club, Guard Group/Lotto Carpets, and HK Polo, also competed under the American System structure.

HK Polo delivered commanding performances throughout the session, starting with a 4–2 win over Peshawar Polo Club before sealing their qualification with a convincing 5–3 triumph against Guard Group/Lotto Carpets.

The tournament continues today (Friday), when Pool B teams will fight for the remaining spots in the main and subsidiary finals of the prestigious SQ Seagold Polo Cup.

MATCH SUMMARIES

American System – Main Final Qualification
Master Paints 4–2 Imperial Polo
Key Players: Raja Temur Nadeem (leading scorer), Sufi Haroon (excellent all-round play)
Match Note: Master Paints displayed superior coordination and clinical finishing.
Master Paints 4–3 Team Balochistan
Key Players: Raja Temur Nadeem decisive again.
Match Note: A tightly contested match, settled by Master Paints’ sharp ex*****on in the final minutes.

American System – Subsidiary Final Qualification
HK Polo 4–2 Peshawar Polo Club
Match Note: HK Polo commanded early possession and held firm defensively.
HK Polo 5–3 Guard Group/Lotto Carpets
Match Note: Strong start and effective teamwork ensured HK Polo’s place in the subsidiary final.