LAHORE: Robson International clinched the Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink Tournament 2026 title after edging Diamond Paints 6-5 in a thrilling final at the Lahore Polo Club, where Raja Mikayil Sami produced a match-winning performance by scoring all six goals for the champions.
The final proved to be a fiercely contested encounter, with both sides showing determination and attacking flair. Diamond Paints carried a two-goal lead over Robson International at the start of the fourth chukker, but Robson International staged a decisive comeback to seal the championship in dramatic fashion.
Raja Mikayil Sami was the standout performer of the day, finding the target six times to account for Robson International’s entire tally. His key strike in the fourth chukker completed the comeback and secured the 6-5 victory.
Diamond Paints battled hard throughout the match, with Raja Jalal Arsalan scoring three goals and Bilal Haye adding two. However, their combined five-goal effort was not enough to stop Sami’s outstanding finishing.
The final drew a large number of spectators and families to the Lahore Polo Club, creating a lively atmosphere for the concluding match of the tournament. Lahore Smart City Vice Chairman Jahanzeb Zahid, Chief Executive Officer Zeeshan Qureshi, Lahore Qalandars CEO Atif Rana, singer Ali Zafar and Lahore Polo Club President Agha Najeeb Raza were among the prominent guests present, along with members of the club’s executive committee and polo enthusiasts.
Several attractions were held before the main final, including a glider show, tent-pegging displays and an exhibition match featuring children. The activities added to the festive mood and provided entertainment for families and sports fans attending the event.
In the subsidiary final, Newage Cables/Master Paints defeated Platinum Homes 6-4.5 to win the subsidiary title and complete the tournament’s competitive programme. Raja Taimur Nadeem hammered a hat-trick for the winning side, while Sufi Hashim banged in a brace and Alman Jalil Azam struck one.
For Platinum Homes, who had a half-goal handicap advantage, Omar Asjad Malhi thrashed in three goals and Rosia Lawrance contributed one.
