Exclusive | Inside Indian Army’s renewed push for polo as President’s Bodyguard marks 75 years

As the President’s Bodyguard (PBG) marks 75 years of service, the Indian Army is intensifying its polo initiatives with fresh strategies and structured training programmes. The newly launched Bodyguard Diamond Jubilee Invitation Cup signals a renewed push to strengthen military polo, enhance player development and elevate competition levels for polo players in the Indian Armed Forces

The 2024-25 Indian polo season concluded with an exciting new addition to the military polo calendar — the inaugural Bodyguard Diamond Jubilee Invitation Cup Polo Championship.

Held at the Army Polo & Riding Centre (APRC), New Delhi, from March 24 to 29, 2025, this event marked a significant step in the resurgence of polo within the Indian Armed Forces, particularly under the stewardship of the President’s Bodyguard (PBG).

The PBG, the senior-most regiment of the Indian Army,
has a deep-rooted connection with polo. Over the years, it has played a crucial role in fostering and managing the sport within the armed forces.

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