Raja Mikayil fires robson international to Lahore smart city Polo in pink title

Robson International clinched the Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink Tournament 2026 title with a thrilling 6–5 victory over Diamond Paints

By Muhammad Waqas

Robson International clinched the Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink Tournament 2026 title with a thrilling 6–5 victory over Diamond Paints in a fiercely contested final at Lahore Polo Club, as Raja Mikayil Sami delivered a match-winning performance by scoring all six goals for the champions.

The final produced an exciting contest, with both teams displaying determination and attacking flair. Diamond Paints held a two-goal advantage over Robson International at the start of the fourth chukker, but Robson mounted a decisive comeback to secure the championship in dramatic fashion.

Raja Mikayil Sami emerged as the outstanding performer of the final, finding the target six times to single-handedly account for Robson International’s entire tally. His crucial contribution in the fourth chukker proved decisive, as he scored the goal that completed the comeback and sealed the 6–5 victory.

Diamond Paints fought hard throughout the encounter, with Raja Jalal Arsalan scoring three goals and Bilal Haye adding two. However, their combined five-goal effort ultimately fell just short against Sami’s exceptional finishing.

The final attracted a large gathering of spectators and families to Lahore Polo Club, creating a vibrant atmosphere for the concluding match of the tournament. Among the prominent guests present were Lahore Smart City Vice Chairman Jahanzeb Zahid, Chief Executive Officer Zeeshan Qureshi, Lahore Qalandars CEO Atif Rana, singer Ali Zafar and Lahore Polo Club President Agha Najeeb Raza, alongside members of the club’s executive committee and numerous polo enthusiasts.

The occasion featured several attractions before the main final, including a glider show, tent-pegging displays and an exhibition match involving children. These activities added to the festive atmosphere and provided entertainment for families and sports fans attending the event.

In the subsidiary final, Newage Cables/Master Paints defeated Platinum Homes 6–4.5 to claim the subsidiary title, completing the tournament’s competitive programme. Raja Taimur Nadeem hammered a hat-trick of goals for the winning side, while Sufi Hashim banged in a brace and Alman Jalil Azam struck one.

For the losing side, which had a half goal handicap advantage, Omar Asjad Malhi thrashed in three goals and Rosia Lawrance contributed one.