New Delhi, March 20 -- A breezy, rain-soaked evening at the iconic Jaipur Polo Grounds set the stage for an engaging exhibition match of the Indian Open Polo Championship between Jindal Panther and Jaipur - Optiemus Achievers.

Despite intermittent showers, close to 1,000 spectators--including dignitaries, students from Maharaja Agrasen Medical College and kids from Prayas juvenile aid centre--turned up to witness high-quality polo action, according to a release.

Jaipur - Optiemus Achievers got off to a flying start, with Alejo Aramburu and Sawai Padmanabh Singh scoring two goals each in the opening chukker. Jindal Panther responded through Juan Gris Zavaleta and Ramiro Zavaleta, but trailed 4-2 at the end of the first chukker.

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