On January 14, 2024, in Dubai, UAE, AHPC League by Accenture Investment Group, reached a thrilling conclusion just before the commencement of the high-goal season at the Al Habtoor Polo Resort. The league unfurled as a captivating showcase of skill, strategy, and sportsmanship. The subsidiary final featured a thrilling match-up between El Basha Polo and Al Amardi-Mahra Polo, while the ultimate showdown in the final took place between Bhansali Polo and PBS-Habtoor Polo.
The finals between PBS-Habtoor Polo and Bhansali Polo unfolded as a fiercely contested match right from the start. The competition kicked off with a dynamic and fast-paced beginning, with Rishi Bhansali securing the initial score, setting the stage for an exhilarating showdown. Throughout the match, PBS-Habtoor Polo faced formidable challenges, navigating the dual task of fending off relentless attacks from Bhansali Polo while striving to accumulate points on the scoreboard. Despite displaying commendable resilience and strategic efforts, PBS-Habtoor Polo found themselves in a highly challenging situation, ultimately resulting in Bhansali Polo securing a well-deserved victory in the AHPC League by AIG.
Elevating the excitement and prestige of the AHPC League by Accenture Investment Group, Mr. Osama Esmat, Director of Front Office at Al Habtoor Polo Resort, honored the players and the winning team.
FINAL AHPC JANUARY LEAGUE: BHANSALI POLO 9-4.5 PBS HABTOOR POLO
BHANSALI: Paolo Manca di Villahermosa 0, Rishi Bhansali 0, Gonzalo Santamarina 5, Ariel Ponzi 2.
HABTOOR: Khalaf Al Habtoor 0, Petra Spanko -1, Juanji Diaz Alberdi 3, Tomás Palacios Bacque 3.
Match Progression Bhansali Polo: 4-1.5, 5-1.5, 8-2.5, 9-4.5.
MVP: Gonzalo Santamarina.
BPP: Ricotera, owned by Rishi Bhansali and ridden by Gonzalo Santamarina.
SUBSIDIARY FINAL: El Basha Polo 9.5-6 Al Amardi-Mahra
EL BASHA: Hani Jabshe -1, Manuel Perez 2, Santos Iriarte 2, Justo Cuitiño 3.
AL AMARDI-MAHRA: Saif Al Ghurair -1, Tariq Al Habtoor 1, Tomás Iriarte 4, Santiago Boudou 3.