Warid forms polo team

LAHORE – Warid Telecom has formed its team for participation in the Aibak Cup, that rolled into action here at the LPC ground on Tuesday. The team is led by a seven goal player from Argentina, Manuel Alberto Crespo, while Maj Rabnawaz Tiwana, Haseeb Minhas and Ahmed Zubair complete the quartet.
Crespo was part of the team that won Camara de Diputados Cup, the most prestigious tournament of Argentina. Ahmed Zubair is rated as a two goals player and had the opportunity to play polo in Argentina. Rabnawaz Tiwana, a one goal player, has twice represented Pakistan in Jordan and England. Haseeb Minhas, rated at 3 goals, has also represented Pakistan at different arenas.
Commenting on Warid’s decision to launch a polo team, Ahmed Zubair said: “Warid endorsing a polo team in the current economic situation is a step towards encouraging the game of Kings.” High goal polo tournaments (10 – 14 goals) will be played during the coming four weeks, including the 14 goal Aibak Polo Cup, 14 goal Punjab Cup, 14 goal Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup, and the National Open Polo Championship.
Teams participating in Aibak Cup: Warid Polo Team: Rabnawaz Tiwana, Ahmed Zubair, Manual Crespo, Haseeb Minhas
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