The only international polo test match of the year was held in Delhi a couple of days ago between South Africa and India, which India won by 3 goals.Rider Samir Suhag was on a roll! He took most of the penalty shots, whether 60 yard or 30, converting them into goals, and it was no wonder then that he was adjudged the most valuable player at the end of the game.
The 5 chukker, 14-goal match was followed by a performance by the dancing horses of Marwar and skilled riding display by the 61st Cavalry, which included a standing salute on the horse by the sawars and a lance and peg show.
Chief guest
Salman Khurshid presented the winning team with the trophy and the South African team with mementos. The South African captain was all praise for the Indian hospitality that they experienced. “No other place has given us such a wonderful stay,” he said.