2026

LIT Entertainment Awards Winner - U.S. Polo Assn.  - Breakaway: Polo in India

Breakaway: Polo in India

Entrant Company

U.S. Polo Assn.

Category

Television - Original Content

Client's Name

Country / Region:

United States

In the legendary world of Indian polo, where tradition and sport intertwine, one man undertakes an extraordinary mission to revive a venerated legacy. Breakaway: Polo in India, presented by U.S. Polo Assn. and produced by Global Polo a subsidiary of the United States Polo Association (USPA), follows His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh “Pacho” Singh, whose veins carry not only royal blood but an unshakeable devotion to his community and the sport that once helped define his family's greatness. Decades ago, the Jaipur Polo Team stood atop the world. Led by HH Pacho's great-grandfather, His Highness Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II, they dominated major championships across the globe from the 1930s through the 1950s, their name synonymous with excellence and prestige. But as time passed, the team faded into memory, its glory days becoming folklore whispered with reverence throughout India. Now, HH Pacho has set his sights on an audacious goal: to revive the Jaipur team and restore the family legacy that remains deeply respected across the nation. As he assembles players and enters his reconstituted team into a renowned local tournament, HH Pacho carries the weight of history on his shoulders—every match is not just a game, but a chance to reclaim his family's honor and bring glory back to the Jaipur Polo Team name. What distinguishes this documentary is HH Pacho himself. He is no ordinary polo player pursuing personal ambition. As royalty who considers his community family, HH Pacho embodies a rare blend of privilege and purpose. Through his mother's foundation, the Princess Dirya Kumari Foundation, he has transformed polo from an elite sport into a vehicle for social uplift, supporting and providing a path to a better future for disadvantaged women and girls in the community. This is a story about more than polo. It's about legacy, responsibility, and the power of sport to unite and elevate. As HH Pacho charges toward his goal, we witness whether dedication, heritage, and community can combine to write a new chapter in a storied dynasty's history.


Credits

Production & Broadcast Team
Global Polo
2026
LIT Entertainment Awards Winner - Sawhorse Productions
Warner Bros. Entertainment

Entrant Company

Sawhorse Productions

Category

Film - Original Content

Country / Region

United States

2026
LIT Entertainment Awards Winner - Sawhorse Productions
Warner Bros Entertainment

Entrant Company

Sawhorse Productions

Category

Film - Innovation

Country / Region

United States

2026
LIT Entertainment Awards Winner - National Cultural Association of Taiwan, NCAT
"WE ARE" NEW YEAR'S EVE CONCERT

Entrant Company

National Cultural Association of Taiwan, NCAT

Category

Live Entertainment - Concert

Country / Region

Taiwan

2026
LIT Entertainment Awards Winner - Sawhorse Productions
Warner Bros Entertainment

Entrant Company

Sawhorse Productions

Category

Film - Integrated Campaign

Country / Region

United States