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Jindal Bedla Wins Rajmata Gayatri Devi Memorial Cup in Thrilling Polo Final

Jindal Bedla emerged victorious in a nail-biting final to claim the prestigious Rajmata Gayatri Devi Memorial Cup at the Jaipur Polo Season 2026. The team held off a fierce comeback from Optiemus Achievers to secure a 6½-6 win, powered by a three-goal performance from Siddhanth Sharma. Rao Himmat Singh Bedla was instrumental, scoring twice and earning the Most Valuable Player award for his leadership. The victory marks a significant achievement for the team and adds another successful chapter to the Jaipur polo calendar.

Key Points: Jindal Bedla Wins Rajmata Gayatri Devi Memorial Polo Cup

  • Hard-fought 6½-6 victory
  • Siddhanth Sharma scored 3 goals
  • Rao Himmat Singh Bedla named MVP
  • Optiemus Achievers mounted fierce comeback
  • Historic cup named after Rajmata Gayatri Devi
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Jindal Bedla clinches Rajmata Gayatri Devi Memorial Cup title with thrilling win in final

Jindal Bedla clinched the Rajmata Gayatri Devi Memorial Cup, defeating Optiemus Achievers 6½-6 in a thrilling final. Siddhanth Sharma scored 3 goals.

"It is a moment of great joy for the entire Jindal Bedla family to lift such a historic cup. - Venkatesh Jindal"

Jaipur, January 26

The Jaipur Polo Season 2026 reached a spectacular peak this Sunday as Jindal Bedla secured a hard-fought 6 1/2 - 6 victory against Optiemus Achievers to take home the prestigious Rajmata Gayatri Devi Memorial Cup. Playing at the historic RPC Ground under the bright afternoon sun, both teams displayed incredible skill in a high-stakes final that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats.

According to a release, Jindal Bedla entered the match with a slight handicap advantage and managed to hold off a fierce comeback from the Optiemus Achievers to cross the finishing line as Siddhanth Sharma smashed three goals, while Rao Himmat Singh Bedla scored twice. Also, Phil Seller scored a goal to help the team's cause.

The match was a true see-saw battle where momentum shifted with every chukker, as every step of progress remained on one side, but Jindal Bedla managed to defend successfully in the final stretch of the match.

The afternoon also turned out to be a personal triumph for Rao Himmat Singh Bedla as he was named the Most Valuable Player for his exceptional leadership and crucial goals throughout the four chukkers. Adding to the team's achievements, the Best Polo Pony award was presented to Ronchera, the standout mare played by the Jindal Bedla side.

While Optiemus Achievers' Daniel Otamendi and Shamsheer Ali put up a massive fight with late-game scoring, the combined efforts of Siddhant Sharma, Phill Seller, and Rao Himmat Singh Bedla proved too strong. Following the final whistle, the trophy was presented in a grand ceremony marking another successful chapter in the Jaipur polo calendar.

Venkatesh Jindal said: "It is a moment of great joy for the entire Jindal Bedla family to lift such a historic cup. The collaboration between Jindal and Bedla has been excellent; we focused on playing as a cohesive unit, and today's result shows that the hard work is paying off. Winning a tournament named after the legendary Rajmata Gayatri Devi is a special honour that every player dreams of, and I am incredibly proud of how our team stayed calm under pressure to protect our lead in the final chukker."

Rao Himmat Singh Bedla,co-partner of the team said: "It was good fun out there today. The Optiemus Achievers are indeed world-class and they really pushed us to the limit until the last second of the game, but it was great to run the horses and find our rhythm together. While receiving the MVP trophy is a humbling bonus, this victory belongs to our hard-working stable staff and the fans who brought such electric energy to the RPC Ground."

The title victory solidifies Jindal Bedla's standing as a dominant force in this year's circuit.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Thrilling to read! The description of the see-saw battle had me on the edge of my seat. It's great to see such high-level polo being played and covered. Congrats to the entire Jindal Bedla team and staff.
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Aditya G
While the win is impressive, I do wish the article gave a bit more context for newcomers. What exactly is a 'handicap advantage' in polo? And the score with a half-goal (6 1/2) is confusing for casual readers. The sport needs more accessible reporting to grow its fanbase.
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Priya S
Jaipur and polo are a match made in heaven! The RPC Ground is such a historic venue. So proud to see Indian teams and players excelling. Rao Himmat Singh's humility in crediting the stable staff is commendable. True sportsmanship!
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Daniel Q
Fantastic to see international players like Phil Seller competing alongside Indian talent. This kind of collaboration really elevates the game. Optiemus Achievers put up a great fight too. Hope this inspires more young people to take up the sport.
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Kavya N
The Best Polo Pony award to Ronchera! 🐎 The horses are the real athletes too, and their care is so important. Glad that aspect was highlighted. A well-deserved win for Jindal Bedla. The polo season in Jaipur is always a highlight of the social calendar!

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