FG Polo lift title at 6th Jinnah Gold Cup 2026
Lahore: FG Polo defeated BN Polo 7–6 in a nail-biting final to win the title at the 6th Jinnah Gold Polo Cup 2026, sponsored by Diamond Paints and Remington Pharma, and culminated at the prestigious Jinnah Polo Fields on Sunday.
The chief guests on the occasion were Mir Shoaib Ahmed, CEO of Diamond Paints, and Dr. Faisal Qadeer Khokhar, Director of Remington Pharma. Also present were members of the Jinnah Polo Fields Executive Committee, including Sufi Haroon, Secretary Major (R) Adil Sultan Rao, Mian Abbas Mukhtar, Adnan Jaleel Azam and a number of prominent polo players and dignitaries from the sporting community.
The championship match lived up to expectations, delivering high-intensity action and end-to-end competition from the opening chukka. Both sides displayed exceptional teamwork, tactical discipline, and horsemanship, keeping the outcome uncertain until the final moments.
FG Polo held their nerve under pressure, scoring a decisive late goal to edge past BN Polo 7–6 and secure the coveted Jinnah Gold Cup trophy. Marcos Rivarola led the charge for FG Polo with an impressive four goals, while Raul Laplacette contributed three crucial goals, including key strikes during pivotal stages of the match.
For BN Polo, Titu Ruiz Guinazu delivered a strong performance with four goals, supported by two goals from Saqib Khan Khakwani. Despite their resilience and attacking flair, BN Polo fell just short in the closing stages of the contest. Raul Laplacette was deservedly named the most valuable player (MVP) of the final for his outstanding all-round performance and decisive contribution to FG Polo’s triumph.
The emerging player award was presented to Ameen Rehman in recognition of his promising talent and impressive display throughout the tournament. The Best Playing Pony award of the final was conferred upon “Fiona,” owned by Mian Abbas Mukhtar, acknowledging the mare’s exceptional speed, stamina, and impact during the high-stakes encounter.
The successful organisation of the 6th Jinnah Gold Polo Cup once again highlighted the growing stature of polo in Lahore and the continued commitment of corporate sponsors toward promoting elite-level sport in Pakistan. The tournament showcased top-tier local and international talent, reinforcing its position as a key fixture on the country’s polo calendar.
