MVP Tunku Mahkota Ismail hits six as Royal Johor claim polo title
JOHOR BARU: His Royal Highness Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, the Regent of Johor, scored six goals as Royal Johor claimed the inaugural Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament title after defeating Temasek 10-7 in the final at the Royal Polo Grounds, Istana Pasir Pelangi, here today.
In a thrilling final, Johor's Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim led Royal Johor to victory in the inaugural Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament, defeating Temasek 10-7. The 22-goal tournament saw the regent score the most goals, earning him the title of Most Valuable Player (MVP). Teammate Pablo Polito Pieres contributed a hat-trick to secure the win.
The championship was attended by high-ranking officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin, and Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. The final was held at the Royal Polo Grounds, Istana Pasir Pelangi, with the event themed "Legacy in Motion" to showcase Johor as a polo hub in Asia.
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