Two teams, one trophy: Achievers and 1729 Team share the Sunjay Kapur Memorial Cup after winning their semi-finals at Jindal Polo Estate in Noida. (Images: X)
Noida: Achievers and 1729 Team have been declared joint winners of the Sunjay Kapur Memorial Cup at Jindal Polo Estate in Noida, bringing an eventful week of competitive polo to a close on Sunday. The two teams secured their places at the top after winning their respective semi-final matches. With no final played, both sides shared the title in the six-goal tournament, which featured four teams competing for the coveted trophy.
In the second semi-final, 1729 Team delivered a strong performance to beat Jindal Panther 7–5. The victory secured their place among the tournament's joint winners after a competitive encounter on the polo field. Earlier, Achievers had booked their place in the top spot by defeating Team X by a commanding margin of 10–3½ in the first semi-final.
With both teams emerging victorious in their respective matches and no final taking place, Achievers and 1729 Team were declared joint champions of the Sunjay Kapur Memorial Cup.
The tournament brought together four sides — Jindal Panther, Team X, 1729 Team and Achievers — for a week of competitive action at Jindal Polo Estate. Players delivered spirited performances throughout the event as the participating teams competed for the prestigious cup. The tournament also experienced weather-related interruptions, prompting organisers to make adjustments to the playing schedule.
Despite these challenges, the competition concluded on October 18, with the two winning teams sharing the honours.
The Sunjay Kapur Memorial Cup forms part of Jindal Polo Estate's efforts to encourage polo and strengthen the sporting community around the game. The tournament brought together players, patrons and polo enthusiasts, offering a platform for competitive matches and interaction among members of the polo community.
The conclusion of the event saw Achievers and 1729 Team emerge as joint winners, marking the end of a week defined by competitive play and sporting camaraderie in Noida.
