LAHORE: Din/FG and Diamond Paints/Imperial made impressive starts to the JPF Times Polo Cup 2026 (2-6 goals), registering convincing victories on the opening day at the Jinnah Polo Fields on Tuesday.
In the first match of the day, Din/FG outclassed AOS 8-3, with Raja Temur Nadeem delivering an outstanding five-goal performance. Syed Ayan Salman, Sheikh Muhammad Farhad and Ahmad Bilal Riaz scored one goal each for the winning side.
For AOS, Agha Musa Ali Khan struck twice, while Abdullah Ijaz contributed one goal.
The second match saw Diamond Paints/Imperial overpower Lotto Carpets Singapore 8-3.5. Raja Jalal Arslan led the charge with five goals, while Ibrahim Sheikh added two and Bilal Haye scored one to complete the winners’ tally.
Lotto Carpets Singapore had a half-goal handicap advantage. Aarib Ali Malik, Imran Abid Mir and Taimur Ali Malik scored one goal each for the side.
The opening day’s matches drew a sizeable gathering of polo enthusiasts, players and their families. Jinnah Polo Fields Secretary Major (R) Adil Sultan Rao was also present on the occasion.
