LAHORE: Din/FG and Diamond Paints/Imperial began their JPF Times Polo Cup 2026 (2-6 goals) campaigns on a winning note, recording comfortable victories on the opening day at Jinnah Polo Fields on Tuesday.
In the day’s first fixture, Din/FG delivered a strong performance to defeat AOS 8-3. Raja Temur Nadeem was the standout player for the winning side, scoring five goals in an impressive display. Syed Ayan Salman, Sheikh Muhammad Farhad and Ahmad Bilal Riaz added one goal each for Din/FG.
For AOS, Agha Musa Ali Khan scored two goals, while Abdullah Ijaz contributed one.
In the second match, Diamond Paints/Imperial proved too strong for Lotto Carpets Singapore, winning 8-3.5. Raja Jalal Arslan spearheaded the victory with five fine goals. Ibrahim Sheikh struck twice, while Bilal Haye scored once to complete the team’s total.
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.
A sizeable crowd of polo followers, players and their families attended the opening day matches. Jinnah Polo Fields Secretary Major (R) Adil Sultan Rao was also present on the occasion.
