Neel AcharyJaipur, Feb 05: Raffles Hotels & Resorts officially unveiled the Raffles Sirmour Cup 2026 during an intimate and elegant ceremony held at Raffles Jaipur, marking the commencement of one of Jaipur’s most anticipated sporting highlights of the season. Hosted in association with the Rajasthan Polo Club, the evening paid tribute to the enduring legacy of polo, royal heritage, and sporting excellence.
The unveiling ceremony brought together an esteemed gathering of patrons, polo enthusiasts, and leaders from the world of luxury hospitality. The trophy was revealed by Maharaj Narendra Singh ji of Jaipur, alongside Th. Digvijay Singh, Honorary Secretary, Rajasthan Polo Club, and Kr Vikramaditya Singh Barkana, Joint Secretary, Rajasthan Polo Club. The occasion was further graced by the presence of the cup owners Mr. Ratan Kant Sharma and Mrs. Jui Sharma, and senior Raffles leadership including Mr. Rajat Sethi, Cluster General Manager, Raffles and Fairmont Jaipur, and Mr. Gurnoor Bindra, General Manager, Raffles Udaipur.
Deeply rooted in royal patronage, polo has long been an intrinsic part of Rajasthan’s cultural and sporting identity. Established under the patronage of the Royal Family of Jaipur, the Rajasthan Polo Club continues to uphold this legacy by hosting premier tournaments that draw national and international attention. The Raffles Sirmour Cup, a prestigious 14-goal tournament scheduled from 9 to 15 February 2026, stands as a defining feature of the Jaipur Polo Season.
For Raffles Hotels & Resorts, the Sirmour Cup represents more than a sporting collaboration. It reflects a shared reverence for heritage, discipline, and craftsmanship—values central to the brand’s philosophy of gracious and thoughtful hospitality. Unveiling the trophy within the palace-inspired setting of Raffles Jaipur offered guests a glimpse into the quieter, reflective moments that precede great sporting occasions.
As the polo season unfolds, the Raffles Sirmour Cup 2026 promises a week where tradition meets contemporary refinement, celebrating the spirit of the sport with understated elegance both on and off the field.
Commenting on the occasion, Rajat Sethi, Cluster General Manager, Raffles and Fairmont Jaipur, said,
“The Sirmour Cup holds a special place in Jaipur’s sporting calendar. Unveiling the trophy at Raffles Jaipur was our way of honouring the quiet moments that come before the game begins. It allows us to bring guests closer to the spirit of polo and the heritage that surrounds it, in a way that feels thoughtful and true to the city.”
Gurnoor Bindra, General Manager, Raffles Udaipur, added,
“Our association with the Sirmour Cup is grounded in continuity and culture. Supporting a tournament nurtured over generations aligns naturally with the values of Raffles, where experiences are shaped by heritage and delivered with quiet confidence.”
Sharing his perspective, Th. Digvijay Singh, Honorary Secretary, Rajasthan Polo Club, said,
“The Rajasthan Polo Club has always stood for the preservation and promotion of the sport in its most authentic form. Our continued association with Raffles brings a shared sense of respect and values to the tournament, and we look forward to a season that celebrates skill, sportsmanship, and the enduring legacy of polo.”
The Raffles Sirmour Cup 2026 stands poised to reaffirm Jaipur’s position as a centre of polo excellence, blending heritage, hospitality, and high-calibre sport in a celebration of timeless tradition.
