It wasn’t exactly what the US team (Del Walton, Mike Azzaro and Tommy Biddle) had anticipated in the opening round of the 2015 Fortune Heights Snow Polo World Cup as they watched Chile (Martin Zegers, Tano Vial and Ignacio Vial Mazieres) jump out to an early 2-0 lead on first chukker goals from Ignacio Vial Mazieres.
Currently being played at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club from the 23rd January – 6th February 2015 is the McLaren Cup - the first tournament in the Gold Cup Series. Now in its sixth year, the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series 2015 (Dubai Open) is held under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai. Played as two tournaments, the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series features the McLaren Cup: 23rd Jan – 06th Feb, 2015 and the Julius Baer Gold Cup: 23rd Feb – 13th March, 2015.
Makers of polo helmets are being encouraged to incorporate both style and safety in their designs, after a survey of British players found that appearance rated more important than safety certification.
The Snow Polo World Cup is the biggest snow polo event in the world, including twelve teams. In 2015 the Chinese tournament will once again set new standards. Tomorrow starts the prestigious tournament at the Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club in China.
Come March, and the Pink City breaks into an exultant celebration of life, a pre-Holi bash which centres around the Elephant. The camel may be the most visible symbol of Rajasthan, but when it comes to Rajput royalty, the elephant wins hands down -
HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur and St. Regis Connoisseur Nacho Figueras to play an exhibition match on 24th January. - See more at: http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-sector-hotels-tourism/st-regis-hotels-resorts-partners-with-the-rajasthan-polo-club-115012100359_1.html#sthash.LRX1FLqR.dpuf
Another great day’s polo went ahead this Thursday (January 22nd) at the VR Sports Club, in Bangkok, as part of the Thailand Polo King’s Cup, one of Asia’s leading polo tournaments of the year
Ghantoot Polo defeated Habtoor by 8 goals to 7 in the only match held today for the McLaren Cup at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club.
A very tight match faced Ghantoot with Habtoor. During the five chukkas, both teams battled for the victory that finally achieved Ghantoot by a one goal difference.
