British Polo Day Jaipur 2016

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NOTE Welcome to British Polo Day Jaipur 2016, presented by RJI Capital.

The British Polo Day global platform has seen us celebrating British Luxury Heritage in some fantastic locations. Gala dinners on the Great Wall of China, Fashion Shows in Indian Palaces and excursions into the Atlas mountains that surround Marrakech to name but a few. All this while raising money for good causes around the world to leave a legacy far beyond what we thought was possible when we began this adventure.

To mark the start of the 6th British Polo Day India we start with the second British Polo Day Jaipur at the Ra jasthan Polo Club, Jaipur has a rich heritage of Polo and todays game between the British Army and the Jaipur Polo Team will be a thrilling encounter.

The aim of a British Polo Day is to continue the tradition of playing high quality amateur polo against friends in host countries whilst also acting as a platform for Britain around the world. We are proud to partner with some of the best companies and brands, including RJI Capital, Harrods, Royal Salute, Bentley, British Silverware and Hackett.

British Polo Days stem from a love of the history and traditions of the ancient sport of polo and a recognition that the ‘international language of the horse’ can bridge cultures, bringing people together on a global scale.

We do hope you enjoy the day.

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W E LCO M E N O T E Dear Guests, I am delighted to welcome you here to Ra jasthan Polo Club and Jaipur, The Pink City, the capital and largest city of the Indian State of Ra jasthan. Founded in 1727

by Mahara ja Sawai Jai Singh II, Jaipur is the epicentre of tradition and heritage that links our two nations. I do hope you have time to explore in order to absorb the city’s history and vibrant culture.

It is a pleasure to welcome British Polo Day to Ra jasthan Polo Club for its second event which will kick off British Polo Day India and its journey through Ra jasthan. British Polo Day has been honoured to have His Highness Mahara ja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur participate in various British Polo Days over the past year and the Royal Family of Jaipur is proud to support this wonderful heritage sport both in India and abroad, helping to keep the tradition alive.

We are proud to be pioneering polo throughout India and keeping the passion and tradition of the sport alive.

Today’s match between The British Army and Jaipur Polo Team will see 8 players take to the field for a competitive and thrilling game which is bound to entertain and see a high level of polo played.

Finally I wish you a pleasant trip and look forward to welcoming you back in the years to come.

Very best wishes, Mahara j Narendra Singh

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RULES OF PO L O 1

The green player has the line, and at fair speed the white player would be crossing the line without a sufficient safety margin, resulting in a penalty against white.

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When travelling in the same direction the white player may draw level with green player and then force him across the line and take possession of the ball without committing a dangerous foul.

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Two players riding for a ball from opposite directions in the open must both give way to the left and take the ball on their right or offside.

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Even at a far lesser angle the white player would still be crossing the line if he continues in that direction, and committing a dangerous foul.

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The white player may move in parallel with the line and play a shot providing he can do so without interfering with the green player’s mount or causing him to check back. If white would cross the line to the dotted position it would be a foul.

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When two players are approaching a ball in the open from different directions, the player (white), with the line of the ball on his offside, right hand side, has right of way.

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TEAMS & PLAYERS BRITISH ARMY

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1. Mr Chirag Parekh

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Brompton bikes are most often seen flying around cities but have also proven to be great steeds in the game of Bicycle Polo in recent years. Their speed off the mark and technical build ensure a thrilling game of Bicycle Polo from the first chukka to the last. Bicycle Polo was invented in County Wicklow, Ireland, in 1891 by retired cyclist, Richard J. Mecredy. Two centuries on and it’s being played in over 17 countries worldwide. It was officially recognised by the International Cycle Union (UCI) in 2001.

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As history has shown, polo and the Army are intrinsically linked. The modern Army still actively promotes polo and in 2016 had 167 players. The Army Polo Association (APOLOA) was TEAM INFORMATION founded in 1998 to co-ordinate and encourage polo in the Army, both at home and abroad. The APOLOA runs the Inter-Regimental which is the oldest Polo tournament in the world, the 150th anniversary is in 2019. This tournament focuses on the highest standard of military polo and looks to encourage all Regiments/Services to enter. Spread over three weeks and TEAM CREST SHIRT two/three rounds, the final is played at Guards Polo Club on The Queen’s Ground on a Sunday in July.

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The Royal Salute British Schools side has been introduced as a nod Often quoted as the sport ‘played’ by not only to the best amateur traditions of the sport, but also to the kings, Hackett’s association with polo institutions that are renowned and respected around the world. is well knownAmbassador and immortalised the Royal Salute and in England polo player Malcolm Borwick now iconic which is British Schools team in their bid (6-goals) willHackett captainpolo theshirt Royal Salute worldwide.

APOLOA’s support Plate. to popular secure the RJI Capital Mountbatten from Hackett is now in its 8th year.

Since the assembly of the British Schools Polo Team - who in their inaugural match were victorious in obtaining the coveted Charity Cup in Great Britain - the British Schools Polo Team have competed in Russia, China, Australia, USA and Great Britain.

INFORMATION The Royal SalutePLAYER British Schools team will be wearing prodominatly white polo tops with navy blue sleeves and red detailing in the colour [0] of the Union Jack. 1. Capt George Walker KRH 2. Ct Robert Freeman-Kerr KRH

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This year will be the second British Polo Day outing for the RJI Capital Jaipur Polo Team at their home ground, the Ra jasthan Polo Club here in Jaipur.

The RJI Capital Jaipur Polo Team will TEAM INFORMATION be wearing the colourful striped polo top which incorporates all the colours from the Jaipur crest.

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The Jaipur Polo Team, comprised of 4 skilful and experienced polo players will be up against the well established Hackett British Army Team for the coveted Ra jmata Padmini Devi of Jaipur Shield.

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Last year the Jaipur Polo Team beat the British Army by 1 goal in a thrilling game which ended in 5-4 to the home The Royal Salute British Schools side has been introduced as a nod team and again the Jaipur Polo Team not only to the best amateur traditions of the sport, but also to the will be looking to repeat the same institutions that are renowned and respected around the world. success this year.

Royal Salute Ambassador and England polo player Malcolm Borwick

(6-goals) will captain the Royal Salute British Schools team in their bid to secure the RJI Capital Mountbatten Plate.

Since the assembly of the British Schools Polo Team - who in their inaugural match were victorious in obtaining the coveted Charity Cup in Great Britain - the British Schools Polo Team have competed in Russia, China, Australia, USA and Great Britain.

INFORMATION The Royal SalutePLAYER British Schools team will be wearing prodominatly white polo tops with navy blue sleeves and red detailing in the colour of the Union Jack. 1. Mr Chirag Parekh [-1] 2. HH Mahara ja Padamnabh Singh

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3. Mr Ashok Chandana , MLA

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4. Lt Col Ravi Rathore

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He has built cellars for some of the foremost collectors in the world. This is rooted in trusted relationships with both the estates that Justerini & Brooks represents, and with his private clients - fine wine collectors that range from renowned international business leaders to members of the British aristocracy.

He is primarily based at Justerini & Brooks’ St James’s Street premises in London, but is as likely to be found visiting customers all around the world, tasting in a cellar in Burgundy, or just perhaps escaping to the mountains with a pair of skis.

Lt. Colonel Simon Ledger Master of Ceremonies Simon Ledger is a retired Lt. Col. in The British Cavalry Regiment, The Light Dragoons. He joined the Army in 1975 and has served all over the world including Northern Ireland, UK, Germany, Norway, Cyprus, the Middle East and Kosovo. His last appointment was the Deputy Garrison Commander at Tidworth.

Playing polo since 1976, he has run the Tidworth Polo Club as well as the Cyprus Polo Association and the Combined Services Polo Association. He began commentating in 1987 at polo matches, eventing and races.

Since 1994, he has commentated for all the ma jor polo tours at Tidworth PC, Guards PC, Sandhurst and British Polo Days worldwide. As Chairman of the Army Polo Association since 2003, he organises all Army Polo activity.

PERSONALITIES Sir David Steel British Representative Sir David was one of Mark Vestey’s great friends over the years. Called to the Bar in 1966, Sir David practised in commercial law. He became junior counsel to the Treasury in 1978 and in 1981 took Silk.

Sir David was appointed as a Judge of the DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre) Courts in 2011. Prior to this - to name just one of many prestigious positions held over a legal life of the highest distinction - he served as a Judge of the High Courts on the Queen’s Bench Division from 1998 onwards.

It is a great honour to have Sir David as the British Representative over British Polo Day India 2016.

HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur

Player - Jaipur Polo Team HH Mahara ja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur, otherwise known as Pacho on the polo scene, began playing polo at the age of 14 in Argentina and since starting he is rarely seen off a horse.

4 years down the line and Pacho has graduated from Millfield School, where he enjoyed playing for the school team, and British Polo Day Jaipur will earn him his 5th British Polo Day cap.

Now a 1-goaler on the rise, Pacho’s polo career sees him travel the world to the likes of the U.S, Great Britain and Argentina, sharing his passion for the sport on a global scale.

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