Remington Pharma clinch Polo for Peace Cup.

LAHORE -- Remington Pharma clinched the Polo for Peace Cup after outsmarting Nagina Group/Zaki Farms 7-4A1/2 in the main final played here at the crowded Lahore Polo and Country Club (LPCC) on Sunday.

Taimur Ali Malik emerged as hero of the day from the winning side, Remington Pharma, as he smashed in a quartet while his teammates Saqib Khan Khakwani banged in a brace and Lt Col Omer Minhas converted a goal. From the losing side, which had a half goal handicap advantage, Hamza Khan hammered a hat-trick and Ahmed Bilal struck one, but their efforts couldn't bear fruit for their side, which lost the match 4A1/2-7.

Mrs. Perveen Sarawar, wife of Governor Punjab, graced the finals as chief guest and distributed prizes among the winners and top performers. LPCC President Col (R) Shoaib Aftab, Secretary Maj (R) Babar Mahboob, Sabiha Anees CEO Nafees-ur-Rehman Barry, polo players, their families and a great number of polo enthusiasts were also present on the occasion.

Remington Pharma dominated the final right from the beginning as they hammered three tremendous field goals. Hero of the day Taimur slammed in two back-to-back goals while the third was converted by Lt Col Omer Minhas to provide their side 3-0 healthy lead. Nagina fought back well in the second chukker as they scored two back-to-back goals - 30 yard penalty and field goal: through Hamza Khan to reduce the margin to 3-2. Taimur once...

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