Shaikh Zulqurnain
Shaikh Zulqurnain Jailany is a seasoned Pakistani sports journalist with over two decades of experience covering major sporting events both at home and across the globe. Throughout his extensive career, Mr. Shaikh has built a strong reputation for insightful reporting and in-depth coverage across a wide range of sports, including cricket, football, hockey, and other disciplines popular in Pakistan. His work reflects a deep understanding of the sporting landscape, sharp analytical skills, and a commitment to high-quality journalism.
LAHORE: Sheikhoo/Diamond/Barry’s defeated Master Paints Black by 13–6.5 in the JPF Pink Polo Cup 2026, sponsored by Valpaint by Master Paints, to qualify for the subsidiary final at the Jinnah Polo Fields on Thursday.
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The winners delivered an impressive performance to secure their place in the subsidiary final, while Master Paints Black were unable to overcome their opponents’ attacking strength. The Pink Polo Cup 2026 is the club’s first major four-goal tournament of the polo season that got underway.
Meanwhile, a press conference also held at the club premises and attended by club officials, executive committee members, international umpires and players, who shared their views on the tournament, highlighting the quality of competition, the participation of women and the growing appeal of polo in Pakistan.
The gathering was attended by Jinnah Polo Fields Secretary Major (R) Adil Sultan Rao, Executive Committee member Sufi Muhammad Haroon, British umpire Chris Hyde, Iranian players Sahar Yaqoubi and Saba, and Pakistani players Mahnum Faisal, Zara Shah and Zainab Kashif, along with a large number of other players.
Major (R) Adil Sultan Rao said eight teams were competing in the prestigious tournament, with each team featuring a woman player, making women’s participation a prominent feature of this year’s event.
Sufi Muhammad Haroon, a director of the tournament’s sponsor, Valpaint by Master Paints, and a member of the club’s executive committee, welcomed the international players to Pakistan. He praised the standard of polo at Jinnah Polo Fields, noting that the participation of women players had added further significance to the competition.
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British umpire Chris Hyde expressed his pleasure at returning to Pakistan, saying he always enjoyed his visits to the country. He also described Jinnah Polo Fields as one of Pakistan’s leading polo clubs.