La Polo Marks Fifth Edition of Indian Polo Awards with Strong Industry Presence

Maninder Sethi, Founder of La Polo, and Preeti Singh, Events and Marketing Head, said the fifth edition highlighted the growing presence of polo across sport, business, and cultural circles.

La Polo hosted the fifth edition of The Indian Polo Awards in New Delhi, bringing together members of the polo community along with representatives from business, culture, and diplomacy.
Held at The Taj Palace, the event saw participation from players, patrons, and stakeholders associated with the sport, reflecting its expanding presence and continued relevance in India.

Among those present were Naveen Jindal, Chairman, Jindal Steel and Member of Parliament, Shallu Jindal, Amanpreet Kaur, IRS, Rajiv Ashok, Managing Director, CCIC, Lt Gen Mukesh Chadha, along with members of the diplomatic and corporate community. Polo players including Arjuna Awardees Samir Suhag and Simran Singh Shergill were also in attendance.
The awards recognised contributions across the polo ecosystem, including teams, players, trainers, and institutions associated with the sport. Achievers Polo Team received recognition in the high goal category, while Jindal Panther Polo Team featured among winners across categories. Individual honours included Syed Shamsheer Ali as Most Valuable Polo Player and Sawai Padmanabh Singh as Promising Polo Player.

Other recognitions included Christopher Mackenzie in the international category, Lt Col Vishal Chauhan representing army polo, and Dr Shivangi Jai Singh among the awarded players. Institutional and ecosystem categories covered polo clubs, grounds, trainers, and contributors supporting the sport’s development.
Maninder Sethi, Founder, La Polo, said, “We are truly overwhelmed by the response to the fifth edition of The Indian Polo Awards. It is encouraging to see the polo fraternity come together alongside leaders from diverse industries to recognise and support the sport.”

Preeti Singh, Events and Marketing Head, La Polo, said, “This edition reflects strong participation and continued collaboration across partners and the polo community. Their contribution remains important in supporting the sport’s ecosystem.”
The event was supported by partners including Jindal Polo, Code Silver, Wedding Asia, La Martina, Lexus New Delhi, and U.S. Polo Assn.
Now in its fifth year, The Indian Polo Awards continues to function as a platform recognising achievements within the sport while bringing together stakeholders connected to its development. The organisers said the initiative aims to support the long term growth and visibility of polo in India.

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