Following weeks of intense battles at the grounds of Singapore Polo Club among three teams, The Hong Kong Polo team edged out Garcha Hotels narrowly by 9 ½ – 9 in the finals to emerge as champions of TATA Communications Singapore Polo Open 2016.
In one of the most exhilarating finals on 15 May 2016, Garcha Hotels and the Hong Kong Polo team competed strongly, the winning goal was sealed only in the last 30 seconds in the fifth and final chukka.
In addition to the win, the Hong Kong Polo team also celebrated team captain Patrick Furlong’s Most Valuable Player award.
The Best Playing Pony went to Cosita, belonging to Tata Communications CEO ‘s Vinod Kumar while the Best Turnout Pony was awarded to Kelindo which belongs to the Singapore Polo Club.
Over 350 invited guests and spectators turned up to witness the conclusion of one of the hottest tournaments of the season. Singapore Polo Club President Rickard Hogberg also took the opportunity to thank everyone for their wonderful support throughout the competition.
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