Indian Open polo tournament sees an action-packed finale

One of the most prestigious

polo

tournaments in India – the

Indian Open

– concluded on Sunday evening with an action-packed final match at the

Jaipur Polo Grounds

. The final saw Sahara Warriors, led by

Padmanabh Singh

of the erstwhile royal family of Jaipur, take on the

Jindal Panthers

, who were led by former MP

Naveen Jindal

. In the end, the

Sahara Warriors

put on a dominating display of polo, winning by 10 goals to 5. Their skipper Padmanabh Singh – affectionately called Pacho in the polo circuit – was adjudged the Most Valuable Player of the final. "It was a well-contested match, but our team had a clear strategy and process. I am glad we stuck to it and emerged victorious," he told us. It is the team's fourth title in a row.

And as always, the action on the field was complemented by the socialising off it. The match allowed many of Delhi's elites to meet their friends, some after a gap of months. Fashion designer

Charu Parashar

said, "It's so great to be here. Not only was it a thrilling game, but I also got a chance to meet some of my friends after long. It was so good to see Pacho after a long time, and I was delighted to see how he has matured as a person and as a player."

For a few of the guests, it marked their first outing at the polo grounds. "I am a sports lover, so I was very excited to watch a polo match live for the very first time. It was a great experience," said Israel Ambassador to India

Naor Gilon

.