THE TAJ Mahal Hotel, New Delhi announced its continued association with the Indian Polo Association. The hotel celebrated the final game of the IPA National Polo Championship at the Jaipur Polo Ground, the city’s famed venue for the game, recently. The game began with an uplifting rendition of the National Anthem by Priyasha Shekhar, a talented 9 year old, whose enthralling performance elevated the spirits at the Jaipur Polo Grounds.
The final match between Jindal Panthers and Rajnigandha Achievers, was attended by the city’s crème de la crème including Yashodhara Raje Scindia, Hon’ble Minister for Commerce, Industries and Employment and Chairman, Madhya Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation, celebrated artist Jatin Das, former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan, and former polo player Samir Suhag.
The exciting game ended with the Jindal Panthers scoring the golden goal to win the Indian Open Championship.
The Taj Mahal Hotel, an iconic landmark in the national capital, has been synonymous with the celebration of luxury, art, culture and sports and over the years has constantly endeavoured to raise awareness of this fine sport. The Hotel set up an exclusive lounge at the venue. Patrons indulged in exquisite delicacies crafted by the Hotel’s team of culinary experts at the Taj Mahal Lounge. The sumptuous spread included signature dishes like Creole fish nuggets with Wasabi mayo, basil and pine nut paneer tikka, wok tossed goli kebabs with mirin and scallions, cheddar stuffed corn and green pea galettes and Panko crumbed chicken tikka with mint yoghurt dip.
Speaking on the occasion, Satyajeet Krishnan, General Manager, The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi said, “The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi is privileged to be associated with the Indian Polo Association to showcase to the people of Delhi the coveted game long favoured by the royalty of our country. We are delighted to collaborate with Equisport to create this memorable afternoon for patrons.”
