The 2026 NPA Kano International Polo Tournament has attracted support from Alt bank, as players, traditional rulers, business executives and spectators gathered at the Usman Dantata Polo Ground in Kano for the annual sporting event
The tournament, a longstanding fixture on Kano’s sporting calendar, brings together local and international polo players and reflects the region’s sporting and cultural traditions
Muhammad Danbichi, Regional Business Executive, Commercial and Institutional Banking, North-West 1, Alt bank, said the competition remained significant to Kano’s sporting history and community life
“The Kano International Polo Tournament is an important part of the city’s sporting history, and its continued relevance speaks to the people and institutions that have sustained it over the years,” Danbichi said
He added that the bank was pleased to support an event that brings different generations and communities together through a shared interest
The tournament attracted participation from traditional institutions and corporate organisations, underscoring its continued appeal among diverse groups in the region
Tajuddeen Dantata, Chairman of the Kano Polo Club, highlighted the role of partnerships in sustaining the competition and strengthening its profile
Shehu Muhammed, Sarkin Shanu Kano, also spoke about the tournament’s importance to the state’s sporting and cultural heritage
Polo has a longstanding presence in Northern Nigeria, where tournaments provide a meeting point for sporting competition, traditional institutions and business communities