Pak-UK polo tournament ends in draw amid display of bonhomie
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Tournament promoted goodwill, cooperation and friendship between the two countries
LONDON (Haseeb Arslan) - A two-match bilateral Polo Tournament between UK and Pakistan Army teams culminated as a tie after two hard fought matches.
Pakistan and UK Armies played at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on June 30 and the Guards Polo Club Windsor on July 2.
The first match was won by Pakistan Army 6-51/2 and second match was won by UK Army 61/2-6.
More than 500 people from all walks of life attended the two matches.
British Pakistanis chanted in favour of Pakistan Army and acknowledged their fervent pursuit of national interests. They demonstrated complete support to Pakistan Army and vowed to stand with them against the onslaught of social media negativity and misled populist rhetoric.
The two matches promoted goodwill, cooperation and friendship between the two countries which have touched new heights in the last two years.
It was the first time that Pakistan anthem was played in the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst alongwith the hoisting of the Pakistani flag.
Commandant Royal Military Academy Sandhurst stated that Pakistani cadets have won the most overseas awards in Sandhurst in the last 200 years. Their 23 awards are second to none. He paid rich accolades to the professional aptitude and diligence of the Pakistanis.
The event was attended by British High Commissioner Jane Marriot as well.
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Commentary of the match was done by world renowned sports commentator Simon Ledger and Col Taimur Rahat, Army and Air Adviser to UK.
It was also the first time that Pakistan team played at the famed Guards Polo Club in Windsor which is considered the most elite venue of international polo.
After the termination of the match, members of Pakistani diaspora paid rich tributes to the efforts of Pakistan Army and acknowledged the sincerity of the armed forces.
The diaspora presented an oil painting of the Chairman Guards Polo Club as a gesture of solidarity and cooperation.
Efforts are underway by Defence Wing Pakistan High Commission to organise reciprocal Skiing, Mountaineering, Trekking and Cricket championships as well in the future.
