Padmanabh Singh’s four-goal feat helps Sainte Mesme Jaipur triumph at 132nd Open de Paris–Daniel Féau Polo tournament in Paris

Jaipur: Team Sainte Mesme Jaipur delivered an outstanding performance to clinch the title of the prestigious 132nd Open de Paris–Daniel Féau Polo Tournament held in Paris, France.

Sainte Mesme Jaipur registered a historic victory in the final by defeating Team Baron d’Avella by a margin of 10–8. The final match was played at the renowned Polo de Paris ground in Paris.Pink City’s star player Padmanabh Singh played a significant role in this triumph while representing Team Sainte Mesme Jaipur. He scored 4 goals for the team. His presence and impressive performance in this prestigious international tournament once again brought global recognition to Jaipur’s rich polo heritage.The Sainte Mesme Jaipur team comprised Robert Strom, Clemente Zavaleta, Padmanabh Singh, and Tristan Vétois. Team Baron d’Avella featured Frédéric d’Avella, Pierre-Henri Ngoumou, Bartolomé Bayugar, and Mateo Veyssiere.The triumph also celebrates the enduring legacy shared between Jaipur and French polo. The association dates back decades, most notably to Man Singh II, who won the Polo World Cup in France in 1957, along with several other prestigious tournaments.

The tradition was carried forward by Bhawani Singh, who competed extensively in France and shared a close friendship with Patrick Hermès. That relationship played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Federation of International Polo. The FIP World Championship trophy, donated by Jaipur, continues to be known as the Jaipur World Cup, reflecting the city’s lasting contribution to the global sport.It is noteworthy that this prestigious tournament, organised by Polo de Paris, is regarded as one of Europe’s most traditional and eagerly anticipated 12-goal polo tournaments.