Sahara to support Indian Master Polo

Sahara to support Indian Master Polo

Sahara

MUMBAI: Sahara India Pariwar, a major business conglomerate, today announced that it will provide support the upcoming ‘Indian Masters Polo‘ which is scheduled to be played from 29 February to 4 March at the Jaipur Polo ground in New Delhi.

As a part of its endeavour, to promote the game of Polo, Sahara India Pariwar will also provide a prize money of Rs 500,000 to all the four participating teams. The event is promoted by Equisport Management, a sports management company.

Played since the year 1911, the Indian Masters Polo is one of the two ‘Grand-Slams‘ of Indian Polo along with the Indian Open, which is played at the highest level of 16 goals. The iconic tournament will be played between four professional teams of Sahara Warriors, Jindal Steel & Power, Cavalry-USPA & the Cavalry-TJP and will also witness some of the leading Indian and international professionals.

Speaking on the occasion, Sahara India Pariwar managing worker & chairman Subrata Roy Sahara said, "I believe that Sports represent the most spirited, healthy and energetic facet of a society. I feel really honoured to be associated with the sport of Polo it has its roots in India and represents the glorious heritage of India. Sahara India Pariwar is happy to be associated with this iconic tournament and I hope it will provide encouragement to both the sport and the sportsmen."

Equisport Management CEO Adhiraj Singh said, "I take this opportunity to thank Sahara India Pariwar, specially ‘Saharasri‘ Mr. Subrata Roy Sahara who is the greatest patron of sports, for coming forward and supporting the Indian Masters Polo. I am sure this association would encourage all the national and international players to perform even better in the various forthcoming International tournaments."

The sponsor of Indian Cricket and Hockey, Sahara India Pariwar, has adopted Indian Boxing, Wrestling, Archery, Shooting, Track & Field and Tennis covering support of a total of 95 sportsmen in these six games who are potential medal winners, until after London Olympics 2012.