After a multi-year pause for high-profile matches, international polo returned to Indian grounds in October with the KogniVera International Polo Cup, which featured a marquee tie between India and Argentina. The event was hosted at a renovated polo ground and included hospitality showcases, youth clinics and a heritage exhibit highlighting India’s long historical association with the sport. Organisers aimed to revive interest in traditional equestrian disciplines by offering accessible entry points for young athletes and connecting local clubs with international teams to raise standards. Observers said that reviving polo has both symbolic and economic value: it reconnects urban audiences with sporting heritage while attracting high-value sports tourism and sponsors. Long-term growth depends on grassroots coaching, safer riding infrastructure and partnerships that link heritage preservation with commercial viability.
After a multi-year pause for high-profile matches, international polo returned to Indian grounds in October with the KogniVera International Polo Cup, which featured a marquee tie between India and Argentina. The event was hosted at a renovated polo ground and included hospitality showcases, youth clinics and a heritage exhibit highlighting India’s long historical association with the sport. Organisers aimed to revive interest in traditional equestrian disciplines by offering accessible entry points for young athletes and connecting local clubs with international teams to raise standards. Observers said that reviving polo has both symbolic and economic value: it reconnects urban audiences with sporting heritage while attracting high-value sports tourism and sponsors. Long-term growth depends on grassroots coaching, safer riding infrastructure and partnerships that link heritage preservation with commercial viability.