Dubai, UAE -The Emaar Polo Cup 2026 was a title match that offered a championship flair at the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club with Bin Drai prevailing in a dramatic 7-6.5 win over Jehangiri in one of the most thrilling finals in recent history.
The highly competitive game captured the passion and the prestige that comes with the Emaar Polo cup as both of these teams played in a way that was characterized by great horsemanship, tactical skills and sheer will power in front of a large audience of polo fans, families and VIPs.
Quick-Moving Opening Signifies The Tune
Since the first chukker commenced, the pace set by both teams was electrically charged. The fluid attacking combinations and team work made Bin Drai have an early lead which made the first chukker close at 3-1.5.
Jehangiri retaliated with stern defence and prompted attacks, making the best out of vital opportunities to reduce the distance. By the third chukker the scoreboard showed how thin the margins were separating the Emaar Polo Cup 2026 final, Bin Drai leading by a narrow margin, 6 to 4.5.
A Dramatic Final Push
The fourth and last chukker witnessed Jehangiri make a gallant comeback where he took the scoreline to 7-6.5 and made spectators squirm until the last whistle. Although it came late, Bin Drai was calm when facing pressure and finishing clinically which ended up in winning the championship.
The competition brought out the status quo of competitiveness between the two teams statistically. In the final of Emaar Polo Cup 2026, Bin Drai scored six field goals and was also a master of throw-ins and Jehangiri proved to be a survivor with good penalty conversions. The game was a masterclass in tactical middle-goal polo and this once again placed the Emaar Polo Cup as one of the best tournaments in the region.
In the morning of the day, Ankara had defeated Noon Polo 108, which only heightened the excitement in one of the days that were characterized by sporting excellence at the Emaar Polo Cup 2026.
Leadership Thinks About Success In Tournaments
Shokry Abouelsoud, General Manager of Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club acclaimed the high level of competitions. He said that the Bin Drai vs Jehangiri Championship Final in the Emaar Polo Cup 2026 was indeed a high standard of polo that we still see in the UAE. This made it an appropriate conclusion to the 2026 edition with the skill, athleticism, and sportsmanship on the display.
According to the Director of the Emaar Leisure Club, Khalid Essa Alyassi, the event had a bigger meaning. He said that the Emaar Polo Cup 2026 is pleased to sponsor a sports event that is a mixture of sporting perfection and lifestyle and heritage. It was the mood of the finale which united families, couples and polo lovers in the spirit of a sport that is deeply entrenched in the UAE. The enduring popularity of the Emaar Polo Cup is an indication of our determination to ensure that we offer the best experiences of a community in the world.
Good Business Support And Prestigious Awards
Emaar Polo Cup 2026 had the distinguished honor of title sponsor Emaar, as well as other important partners Legend Motors and its 212 car brand, CMC Hospital as medical partner and Dubai Sports Council as media partner. The Luxury Network and Equus venture were the sponsors behind the event and added to the high-profile and energetic spirit that has become synonymous with finals day.
The 2026 title match had a huge prize money. The victorious team was given AED 120,000 and 212 cars by Legend Motors. The runner up gained AED 75,000 and a Most Valuable Player (MVP) prize in the form of AED 5,000 was awarded to the person who stood out of the crowd.
An Appropriate End To An Exclusive Tournament
The Emaar Polo Cup 2026 came to an end as the sun set over the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club celebrating the best traditions of sport and the nation, its traditions and prosperous polo culture. Again, the tournament established itself as a key event of the sporting season in the region, boosting the rising status of Emaar Polo Cup every year.
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