{
  "id": 6211263,
  "title": "Royal Johor wins inaugural Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/royal-johor-wins-inaugural-johor-super-crown-polo-tournament-6211263",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T01:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/09/08/royal-johor-wins-inaugural-johor-super-crown-polo-tournament"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling final at the Royal Polo Grounds in Istana Pasir Pelangi, Royal Johor secured the inaugural Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament 2026 by defeating Temasek 10-7. The tournament, themed \"Legacy in Motion,\" was described as the largest and highest-handicap polo tournament ever hosted in Malaysia. Featuring five invitation-only teams and 190 horses, the event saw Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim score a six-goal performance, including a double hat-trick, despite playing with a hand injury. His teammate, Pablo \"Polito\" Pieres, also contributed a hat-trick to the victory. The trophy, crafted with fine silver, 24-karat gold, rhodium, lapis lazuli, and gemstones, with motifs inspired by Johor's royal and polo heritage, was presented to Royal Johor. The closing ceremony included performances by the Johor Royal Military Force brass band, the Royal Malaysia Police, and a cultural performance by the Johor Heritage Foundation. Organizers emphasized the tournament's purpose to serve as a sporting competition, platform for international friendship, cultural exchange, and luxury sports tourism.",
  "summary": "The tournament also saw Tunku Mahkota Ismail named Most Valuable Player after scoring six goals despite playing with a hand injury.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Royal Johor wins inaugural Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/royal-johor-wins-inaugural-johor-super-crown-polo-tournament",
        "published": "2026-09-08T01:30:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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