Upper Chitral (Jamshed Ahmad): The traditional Khyber Gold Cup polo tournament, held in the scenic valley of Boni in Upper Chitral, concluded amid excitement and celebration. In the final, Kosht ‘A’ faced Reshun ‘A’ and won the trophy after defeating Reshun ‘A’ by six goals to four.
The chief guest at the closing ceremony was Muazzam Khan Bangash, Additional Deputy Commissioner General, Upper Chitral. Among those attending were Lieutenant Colonel Sultanuddin, Major Asad of Chitral Scouts, Upper Chitral District Sports Officer Shahnaz Bibi, Lower Chitral District Sports Officer Qazi Muhammad Khalid, Polo Association President Shamim Ahmad, administrative officials, heads of line departments, and a large number of social and political figures and polo fans.
Muazzam Khan Bangash presented trophies, shields and prizes to outstanding players and the winning team. Kosht’s young player Imaduddin was named ‘Player of the Tournament’ for his performance. The horse belonging to Reshun player Babar Khush Amad received the ‘Best Horse’ award.
In her remarks, District Sports Officer Shahnaz Bibi thanked the Director General of Sports for promoting polo in Upper Chitral and supporting the successful tournament. She also praised the efforts of the Director Board and the Corps Commander, Peshawar, in sustaining and supporting polo in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Polo Association President Shamim Ahmad thanked the spectators and attendees. He praised the Director General of Sports and the Upper Chitral District Sports Officer for the event’s organization, and particularly thanked the Corps Commander, Peshawar, for the construction and repair of polo grounds.
The chief guest congratulated the Sports Department on the successful tournament and assured the district administration’s full cooperation in protecting polo, building and maintaining polo grounds, and promoting the traditional sport in the region. Renowned polo commentator Zulfiqar Ali Yeftali provided commentary for all the matches and the closing ceremony, earning warm appreciation from spectators.
Source: Original Urdu report.
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