Jaipur: The KogniVera Polo Cup 2026 (8-goal) concluded on a magnificent note as Team Jaipur won the KogniVera Polo Cup 2026 at the Rajasthan Polo Club Ground here on Sunday.A spectacular Grand Finale that seamlessly blended elite polo, cultural heritage, and unmatched grandeur, also witnessed the presence of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and Shamita Shetty.Following an action-packed week of competitive league fixtures and thrilling semi-final encounters, the summit clash between Jaipur and V Polo lived up to expectations, delivering a fiercely contested final.After an intense battle across chukkers, Jaipur emerged victorious with a final score of 5-2. Lance Watson was the chief architect of the triumph with 4 goals, while player-of-the-tournament Padmanabh Singh chipped in with a goal. Mirza Mohammed Baig and Bhawani Singh Kalvi offered solid support.Santiago Marambio and Vivan Mehta scored a goal apiece for V Polo. Angad Kallan and Salim Azmi were the other members of the side.The crowning moment of the evening came as the champions lifted KogniVera’s iconic tallest polo trophy, a towering symbol of ambition, excellence, and legacy that has been the centre of attention throughout the tournament.The sight of the winning team hoisting the monumental trophy marked a historic milestone, etching their name into polo’s legacy.In a rare and culturally momentous highlight, the closing ceremony featured a traditional performance by Nihang Sardars from Punjab, lending a powerful spiritual and cultural dimension to the finale. Accompanied by the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Golden Temple, Amritsar, the procession and performance unfolded with great reverence, making it a historic moment seldom witnessed outside Punjab. The occasion was marked by heightened security arrangements and wide participation, with Gurudwaras across Rajasthan being informed in advance, underscoring the significance of the moment.Speaking on the conclusion of the tournament, Kamlesh Sharma, MD & CEO, KogniVera IT Solutions said, “Polo has always been a sport rooted in heritage and honour, and the KogniVera Polo Cup 2026 celebrated that spirit at its finest. From exceptional competition on the field to the cultural depth witnessed at the Grand Finale, this tournament showcased how sport can become a powerful platform for legacy and collective pride.“With its successful conclusion, the KogniVera Polo Cup 2026 reaffirmed Jaipur’s stature as one of India’s most celebrated polo destinations. By bringing together world-class competition, iconic symbolism through the world’s tallest polo trophy, and deeply rooted cultural traditions, the tournament delivered a finale that will be remembered as a landmark chapter in Indian polo.
KogniVera Polo Cup 2026 concludes in grandeur as Team Jaipur lifts the world’s tallest polo trophy | Jaipur News
