Exclusive | 'Thank God, the PBG is back!': The President’s Bodyguard and its storied legacy of polo

Set against the historic President’s Bodyguard Parade Ground, the President’s Polo Cup celebrates a cherished legacy. Firstpost looks at the PBG’s historic association with the sport of polo, iconic players, and inspiring outreach initiatives as the event highlights the resurgence of polo’s cultural and competitive significance in India Equestrians from the President's Bodyguard led by Colonel Amit Berwal, commandant of the PBG can be seen giving a riding salute to the crowd at the President's Polo Cup held at the President's Bodyguard Parade Ground in New Delhi, December 14, 2024. President Droupadi Murmu presents the winning trophy to the PBG team comprising Colonel Amit Berwal, commandant of the PBG; Naveen Jindal, Member of Parliament; Samir Suhag, 2012 Arjuna awardee; Simran Singh Shergill, 2019 Arjuna awardee; at the President’s Polo Cup held at the President’s Bodyguard Parade Ground in New Delhi, December 14, 2024. President Droupadi Murmu arrives for the President’s Polo Cup held at the President’s Bodyguard Parade Ground in New Delhi, December 14, 2024. They kept the game alive.” The PBG polo team comprising Naveen Jindal, Simran Singh Shergill, Samir Suhag and Colonel Amit Berwal take a lap after the President’s Polo Cup match held at the President’s Bodyguard Parade Ground in New Delhi, December 14, 2024.