After a long gap, KGK Polo Cup started once again with the promise of being held every year. This exhibition match of KGK Polo Cup held at Rambagh Polo Ground on Saturday thrilled the spectators. In the match, KGK Royals and Team Rajputana Riders were face to face. In the end, after a tough match, the match between the two teams was tied at 6-6 goals.
Many eminent personalities were present to encourage the players. Maharaj Padmanabh Singh of the Jaipur royal family, who was an international polo player and captain of the Indian polo team, and the state's Deputy CM Premchand Bairwa encouraged the players.
KGK Group Chairman Navratan Kothari and Vice Chairman Sanjay Kothari encouraged the players from the spectators' gallery on every goal. Their presence made the competition more grand.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sanjay Kothari said,
“Polo has always belonged to Rajasthan’s culture and character. Jaipur, a city of royalty, has the grounds, the horses, and the heritage to support the sport at the highest level. If we already have everything, then why not raise the bar and put Jaipur firmly on the global polo map?”
The agility of the players and the speed of the horses mesmerized the hundreds of spectators present. This event was no less than a celebration for polo lovers.
The crowd gathered in the audience gallery and the echo of applause proved that Polo has now made its important place in the hearts of the city residents along with the royal tradition of the city. With Rajasthan’s strong cultural association with polo and Jaipur’s rich royal heritage, the revival of the KGK Polo Cup aims to place the city firmly on the international map.