Pakistan finish second in FIP Polo World Cup playoffs

OUR STAFF REPORTER LAHORE Pakistan polo team lost to India by 12-9 in the FIP Polo World Cup Zone D playoffs final in Malaysia on Saturday. Pakistan team exhibited immaculated prowess in their pool matches carving out three back-to-back victories against Nigeria, South Africa and Australia but lost to arch-rivals India in the final of the event, according to information made available here. Despite the loss, Pakistan has qualified for the 2011 edition of the World Cup in San Luis, Argentina from October 11 to 25 along with India and Australia. Saqib Khan Khakwani was leader of the Pakistan team whose other members were Ahmed Ali Tiwana, Raja Temur Nadeem and Raja Samiullah. Bilal Haye was the reserve player. The team is arriving home on Sunday (today).

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