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The Team

Founded by Satinder Garcha three years ago, the resident polo team of the Jaipur Riding and Polo Club has acquired nearly 50 horses so far, including polo ponies from Argentina and New Zealand as well as thoroughbreds from India. The team counts Argentineans Gerardo Mazzini and Alegandro Travoso among its players. The team, previously named Zara, is currently being coached by “Podger” EL-Effendi, a former 8-goaler who played competitively in the US. Most recently, Podger was coach of the Pakistani national team that made it to the World Cup Finals in Chantilly, France.

With the team motto, “Never Say Die”, this group of committed polo players has been very active in its three years of existence. To date, it has participated in various tournaments across England, Spain and India. The team is becoming a force to be reckoned with on the polo field. In the first year alone, the team played in 16 tournaments, of which they won 5 and made it to the finals of 9 others. Besides playing in tournaments, the team has played under the brand names of corporate houses such as Taj Krishna in Hyderabad and Clarkes Amer hotel in Jaipur, giving the team more opportunity to improve its game. Whether they are in tournaments or one of their training sessions or playing in friendlies against visitors at the club, the players conduct themselves with great professionalism and drive, making each victory a sweet and well-deserved one.

Besides the men’s team, the Club also boasts a formidable ladies team that has participated in numerous tournaments and friendlies across many countries.


Hermes Exhibition Polo Match at Jaipur India


Team Manager Colonel Garcha and the winning team at 12 goal tournament, Jaipur


Mount Shivalik, 12 Goal at Jaipur