Tunku Ismail set to ride despite injury as Johor unveils Super Crown polo trophy
JOHOR BARU: Despite fracturing two fingers on his right hand after his horse buckled during polo training, Tunku Mahkota Johor Tunku Ismail, the Regent of Johor, is expected to take to the field in the opening chukka of the Johor Super Crown Polo tournament against Tamesk on Tuesday.
Tunku Ismail, the Regent of Johor, is set to compete in the opening chukka of the Johor Super Crown Polo tournament despite fracturing two fingers on his right hand during training. The six-day, 22-goal tournament, from September 1 to 6 at the historic Istana Pasir Pelangi pitch, aims to elevate Johor onto the international polo map.
Commissioned by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and designed by Tunku Ismail, the trophy for the tournament features intricate craftsmanship and symbolism that represent the royal identity, polo heritage, and agricultural heritage of Johor. The tournament will bring five invitational teams, including some of the biggest names in world polo, and features several multiple Argentine Open champions.
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