6th LG Cup Horse Polo Championship

• The 6th LG Cup Horse Polo Championship concluded in Dras, Ladakh, on July 27, 2026.

• In the final match, the Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre defeated the Animal Husbandry Department, Leh, to clinch the title.

• Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena was present at the closing ceremony.

• The LG Cup Horse Polo Championship is a regional equestrian sports event in Ladakh, deeply rooted in local sporting traditions and the cultural identity of the high-altitude region.

• Horse polo is a sport played on horseback in which players attempt to drive a ball into the opponent's goal using a mallet.

• The sport has long been popular in the Himalayan and Trans-Himalayan regions.

• The 2026 edition ran from July 21 to July 27, with the competition continuing for a full week.

• This time, 18 men's teams and 4 women's teams from various parts of Ladakh participated in the tournament.

• This ensured that the event was not limited to mere competition but also provided a platform for sports participation and the region's equestrian traditions.