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Polo Heritage lift the H.H. Maharaja of Jodhpur Cup
La DolďŹ na Sancor Seguros achieved its sixth consecutive title at the Palermo Open
Tight Victory for Tonino Lamborghini Residences at the Beach Polo Cup Dubai 2018
INDIA P. -9 Polo Heritage lift the H.H. Maharaja of Jodhpur Cup P. - 10 British Polo Day Jodhpur enchanted the glory of Polo
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HH Padmanabh Singh playing for Mayo team during British Polo Day.
H.H. MAHARAJA OF JODHPUR CUP (8 Goals) Jodhpur | India TEAM COMPOSITION
SAHARA WARRIORS Mr. Sameer Mecca -2 Mr. Pranav Kapur +2 Mr. Siddhant Sharma +4 Mr. Simran Singh Shergill +6 TOTAL +10 CENTRAL ACADEMY Kr. Vikramaditya Singh Kr. Bhawani Singh Kalvi H.H. Padmanabh Singh Mr. Abhimanyu Pathak TOTAL
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POLO HERITAGE Mr. Dhananjay Choudhary 0 Kr. Yogeshwar Singh +1 Mr. Emilio Urrea Kirby +4 Mr. Dhruvpal Godara +5 TOTAL +10 CHANDNA CAVALRY POLO Capt. Mrityunjay Chouhan -2 Mr. Ashok Chandna +1 Col. Ravi Rathore +5 Mr. Manolo F. Llorente +6 TOTAL +10 JODHPUR Bh. Kartikeya Singh Bh. Janmejai Singh Mr. Angad Kalaan Syed Basheer Ali TOTAL
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H.H. MAHARAJA OF JODHPUR CUP (8 Goals) Jodhpur | India DAY 1 MATCH 1
The first match of the tournament was played between Polo Factory and Polo Heritage. An intense battle between the two teams winded up with the scoreboard showing a difference of just 1 goal. The head to head battle between the teams winded up with Polo Factory’s victory.
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MATCH 2 The second match of the day saw Jodhpur Polo Team take on Benaz/Riverside Polo team. The match was quite one-sided the whole time and Jodhpur Polo team won the match easily.
Jodhpur-9 Benaz/Riverside-5
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H.H. MAHARAJA OF JODHPUR CUP (8 Goals) Jodhpur | India DAY 2 MATCH 1
Polo Heritage played against Jodhpur Polo team in the first match on the second day of the tournament. Polo Heritage ruled the match and scored a lot of goals. The match was completely dominated by Polo Heritage and the scoreboard showed a difference of 7 goals.
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MATCH 2
The second match of the day was played between Rajnigandha Achievers and Polo Factory. The match witnessed fierce action and the Rajnigandha Achievers were able to win by a margin of 1goal.
Rajnigandha Achievers-8 Polo Factory-7
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H.H. MAHARAJA OF JODHPUR CUP (8 Goals) Jodhpur | India DAY 3 The only match of the day was played between Rajnigandha Achievers and Benaz/Riverside Polo team. Playing with a lead, Benaz/Riverside Polo weren’t able to maintain the lead and lost the match to Rajnigandha Achievers. The game wasn’t a high scoring one but it was quite intense and exciting.
Rajnigandha Achievers-5 vs Benaz/Riverside Polo-2.5
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H.H. MAHARAJA OF JODHPUR CUP (8 Goals) Jodhpur | India SEMI-FINAL 1 The first semi-final of the H.H. Maharaja of Jodhpur Cup (08 goals) witnessed a tough fight between Polo Heritage Polo team and Polo Factory Polo team. Polo factory were in the lead after the third chukker but a series of goals from Dhruvpal Godara in the last chukker forced the game into fifth chukker. The match showcased unpredictable moves throughout and a goal in the golden chukker from Dhruvpal Godara helped Polo Heritage qualify for the finals.
POLO HERITAGE Sanjay Jakhar Yogeshwar Singh Emilio Urrea Kirby Dhruvpal Godara
POLO FACTORY Vikramaditya Singh Dhananjay Choudhary Salim Azmi Abhimanyu Pathak
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H.H. MAHARAJA OF JODHPUR CUP (8 Goals) Jodhpur | India SEMI-FINAL 2 The second semi-final of the cup, between Rajnigandha Achievers and Jodhpur Polo team, was neck and neck the whole time. Playing with a lead of 0.5 points, Jodhpur Polo team was able to head towards the final with that lead.
JODHPUR POLO TEAM Bhanwar Kartikeya Singh Bhanwar Janmejai Singh Angad Kalaan Salim Azmi
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RAJNIGANDHA ACHIEVERS Capt. Mrityunjay Singh Chouhan -2 Lokendra Singh 0 Siddhant Sharma +4 Simran Singh Shergill +6
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H.H. MAHARAJA OF JODHPUR CUP (8 Goals) Jodhpur | India FINALS The ďŹ nals of the H.H. Maharaja of Jodhpur Cup witnessed a feisty battle between Polo Heritage and Jodhpur Polo team. Jodhpur Polo team were awarded a 0.5 point lead and the scores were levelled until the last seconds. Jodhpur Polo team had the match in their hands because of the 0.5 point lead when a penalty was awarded in favor of Polo Heritage in the last 2 seconds of the game. Dhruvpal Godara converted the penalty into a goal and Polo Heritage won the H.H. Maharaja of Jodhpur Cup.
POLO HERITAGE Sanjay Jakhar -2 Yogeshwar Singh +1 Emilio Urrea Kirby +4 Dhruvpal Godara +5
JODHPUR POLO Bhanwar Kartikeya Singh 0 Bhanwar Janmejai Singh +1 Angad Kalaan +3 Salim Azmi +3
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BRITISH POLO DAY Jodhpur | India DAY-1 British Polo Day Jodhpur enchanted the glory of Polo and the respect of the game. As Peter Prentice remarked, "Coming to Jodhpur was a dream, a dream that Shivraj saw in his younger age. It is for his dream, that we always wanted to come to India and bring the days of glorious polo." Making the dream come true, British Polo Day dwell into it by attaching with the cultural walk among the beautiful paths of Mehrangarh Fort.
The Marwar Trophy BPD and Mayo Polo team battled it out on the first day of the British Polo Day celebrations for The Marwar Trophy. The match witnessed a one-sided fight between the two teams. The match ended with Mayo’s victory.
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BRITISH POLO DAY Jodhpur | India DAY-2 As they say, "Polo at its best", the second day of British Polo Day, Jodhpur, substantiated the game in the similar sense with all the vying moves. Celebrating the day of victory, the British Polo Day owed into stitching together the distinct cultures of the traditional Jodhpur with the contemporary elements at the prestigious Umaid Bhawan Palace in attendance of HH Maharaja Gaj Singh II of Marwar-Jodhpur. The ďŹ rst match of the was battled between British Army and Jodhpur II for The Umaid Bhawan Palace Cup, while the second match had Jodhpur I and Mundota Fort and Palace, Jaipur against each other for The Yuvraj Shivraj Singh of Jodhpur Plate.
Umaid Bhawan Palace Cup British Army- 5.5 Jodhpur II- 6
The Umaid Bhawan Palace Cup Jodhpur I- 5 Mundota Fort & Palace, Jaipur- 5
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BRITISH POLO DAY Jodhpur | India Gallerie De Polo
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ARE POLO PONIES MIS-TREATED? FEATURE
Did you think Polo Ponies are abused?
ALL AROUND THE GLOBE POLO IS CONDEMNED FOR ITS ILL-TREATMENT OF HORSES WITHOUT PROPER KNOWLEDGE OF THE SPORT. POLO IS THE ONLY GAME WHERE HORSES ARE TREATED BETTER THAN ANY OTHER SPORT. THEY HAVE A LONGER AND HAPPIER LIFE THAN THE USUAL. Did you know horses love to play in polo ямБelds?
Did you know most Polo Ponies have a life longer than usual horses?
Polo ponies are treated with the utmost compassion and given all self-care.
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P.- 18 La DolďŹ na Sancor Seguros achieved its sixth consecutive title at the Palermo Open P. - 23 By Jai win the Thai Cup Argentina after defeating Las Tapias
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St. Regis Snow Polo in action at Aspen Valley Polo Club
BEACH POLO CUP 2018 Dubai | UAE Match 1 Glamour, thrilling matches and excitement took charge when the biggest beach Polo tournament, Beach Polo Cup Dubai 2018, kicked off on Thursday at Dubai Marina. Hills Advertising L.L.C completely dominated the second half against Altaaqa Global and qualified for the finals.
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HILLS ADVERTISING L.L.C Tariq Albwardy Sam Instone Ramiro Cordero
ALTAAQA GLOBAL Fans Al Yabhouni Michel Nseir Santi Gomez Romero
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BEACH POLO CUP 2018 Dubai | UAE Match 2 In the second match of the day team Tonino Lamborghini Residences faced team Lindt Chocolate. Though team Lindt Chocolate did not give up the ďŹ ght, team Tonino Lamborghini showed their dominance over the match and gained their ticket to the ďŹ nal.
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Tonino Lamborghini Residences Rashid Albwardy Saoud Khoory Maxi Malacaiza
Lindt Chocolate Jan Bladen Dr. Sabine Schaffer Tomy Iriarte
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BEACH POLO CUP 2018 Dubai | UAE FINALS It promised to be the most cracking final in the 9-year-old history of the Beach Polo Cup Dubai - and it was. Tonino Lamborghini and Hills Advertising L.L.C played against each other to lift the coveted trophy in the finals of the Beach Polo Cup Dubai 2018. But the teams put the pressure on their opponents from the very first ball and the score was levelled 5-5 after the third chukker. Tonino Lamborghini played brilliantly in the last chukker and finally emerged victorious against Hills Advertising L.L.C.
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Tonino Lamborghini Residences Rashid Albwardy Saoud Khoory Maxi Malacaiza
Hills Advertising L.L.C Tariq Albwardy Sam Instone Ramiro Cordero
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125th ARGENTINA OPEN Palermo | Argentina FINALS The multiple champions La Dolfina Sancor Seguros defeated Las Monjitas in the finals of the 125th Argentine Open on Sunday. This year’s victory marked the sixth consecutive victory for La Dolfina Sancor Seguros. This ended the world’s largest interclub event in which 10 teams of 28 to 40 goals of valorization participated.
La Dolfina Sancor Seguros Adolfo Cambiaso +10 David Stirling +10 Pablo Mac Donough +10 Juan M. Nero +10
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Las Monjitas Facundo Sola Hilario Ulloa Guillermo Caset Santiago Toccalino
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ARGENTINA OPEN NUMBERS Facts and Statistics:
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Consecutive finalsplayed by Times La Dolfina Sancor Seguros has qualified for the finals La Dolfina Sancor Seguros out of 18 finals they played in 19 Palermo Openings
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Times La Dolfina Sancor Seguros has won the title out of 18 finals they played
This year’s victory marked La Dolfina Sancor Seguros’ 6th Consecutive Victory
*All the stats are according to the stats on the website of Argentina Polo Association
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WOMEN’S POLO OPEN Palermo | Argentina FINALS The decisive final of the Second Argentine Women's Polo Open was played between La Dolfina Brava and The Overo Z7 UAE. A tight match between the teams was the prelude to the finals of the 125th Argentine Open. On a hot afternoon, La Dolfina Brava took revenge for the defeat suffered on the second day and beat the undefeated until the finals, The Overo Z7 UAE by a margin of a goal was awarded two-time champion of the tournament.
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La Dolfina Brava Mia Cambiaso +6 Milagros Fernandez Araujo+7 Carina Clarkin +10 Candelaria Fernandez +8
The Overo Z7 UAE Clara Cassino Hazel Jackson - Gaona Lia Salvo Sarah Wiseman
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CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES CUP Palermo | Argentina FINALS La Mancha Amadeus and Pilara Etiqueta Negra battled in the finals of the Chamber of Deputies Cup. The final was played in Court 2 of Palermo. La Mancha Amadeus played an extraordinary game in the finals against their rivals, Pilara Etiqueta Negra and achieved an excellent victory. A consecration performance by Bautista Bayugar was the key reason for La Mancha Amadeus team's victory.
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La Mancha Amadeus Genaro Ringa Lucas Diaz Alberdi Martin Aguerre Bautista Bayugar
Pilara Etiqueta Negra Segundo Bocchino Julio Novillo Astrada Alejandro Muzzio Matias Torres Zavaleta
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HPA NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Winter Victor Ludorum Westcroft Park Polo Club | United Kingdom
The Winter Victor Ludorum witnessed an intense battle between HB Lions and Twyford polo team. The battle was quite ďŹ erce and the match ended with HB Lions winning the HPA National Club Championships Winter Victor Ludorum.
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THAI POLO CUP ARGENTINA Pilar | Argentina FINALS The fifth edition of the Thai Polo Cup Argentina, which saw eight 14goal teams compete came to an end with an amazing closing party at Thai Polo Club in Pilar, Argentina. The tournament which was first played in 2014 witnessed By Jai playing against Las Tapias in the finals. By Jai took the title after defeating Las Tapias by 9.5 goals to 7 in the final.
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MOI CUP Gilgil | Kenya FINALS In a tension-packed see-saw match, Cherokee and Amistra battled in the Moi Cup. Amistra lifted the Moi Cup title with maximum nine points from three rounds of matches at Manyatta Polo Club after whipping Cherokee. The match was deadlocked at 3-3 after the third chukker but a good play from Amistra in the last chukker helped them win the match.
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Amistra Harry Stichbury Cindy Voorspuy Philip Gulden Marianne Stiernblad
Cherokee Amani Nzomo Jadini Nzomo Raphael Nzomo
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Ndume Cup Christmas Polo Championships Gilgil | Kenya Offbeat lost in the Ndume Cup Christmas Polo Championships ďŹ nal to Lachan by
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POLO IN ACTION!
Catch the ďŹ erce action of the Sport of Kings
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EMIRATES OPEN POLO CUP Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club | UAE LEAGUE MATCHES The ďŹ nals of the Emirates Open Polo Cup will be played on 21st December 2018.
Abu Dhabi Polo Team 11 Ghantoot Polo Team 08 UAE Polo Team 11
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Desert Palm Polo Team Habtoor Polo Team Abu Dhabi Polo Team
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U.S. Polo Assn. Announces Apparel Sponsorship with The Aspen Valley Polo Club and The St. Regis World Snow Polo FEATURE
United States Polo Association (USPA), announced that U.S. Polo Assn. will be the official apparel outfitter for the highprofile St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship. Held December 18-20 in Aspen, the three-day event offers sports fans and consumers the unique opportunity to enjoy snow polo along with festive activities such as cocktail parties, influencer events and charity fundraiser.
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POLO TO WATCH OUT FOR! AHPRC Christmas League 2018: December 21 Silver Cup (18 Goal): 8th February2019 Julius Baer Gold Cup (18 Goal): 8th March 2019
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Guests watching Polo at British polo Day Jodhpur
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LUCCHESE 40-Goal International Polo Club | Florida
Mark your calendars to attend the highest rated Polo tournament in North America. The annual Lucchese 40-goal Polo challenge is set to return to the International Polo Club (IPC) in Florida on 16th February 2019. The Lucchese 40-Goal Polo Challenge is the marquee fundraising event of the PPSG, which provides ďŹ nancial assistance to seriously injured or ill players and grooms.
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EXCITEMENT GROWS AS DUBAI GOLD CUP SERIES 2019 NEARS Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club | UAE The Championship that brought the Emirate its reputation has been the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series. The 2019 series, which celebrates its tenth edition, is sure to be more competitive than ever. Once again, the Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club, an oasis for all horse lovers, is set to host the event. The club boasts three world-class ďŹ elds, perfect for high-level polo.
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IWC CELEBRATES ITS 150TH ANNIVERSARY IN NEW DELHI, INDIA FEATURE WITH 150 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN THE LUXURY WATCHMAKING, THE IWC CELEBRATES ITS 150TH ANNIVERSARY WITH THE EXQUISITE JUBILEE COLLECTION
The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen celebrates the hallmark of persistence, excellence, and uniqueness for the 150 years of its achievements. The anniversary was grandeur at an intimate brunch poised in The Oberoi, New Delhi, India on 16th December 2018 by the IWC and hosted by Mehndi Rajan, brand director for the middle east, India, and Africa. Sandeep Kapoor, managing director of the Kapoor Watch Company also made his contribution to the ceremony hostile. Sonam Kapoor, the famous Bollywood celebrity and the brand ambassador of IWC also attended the event and make relinquished remarks on being a part of the 150 years of IWC and this momentous occasion and also received an exclusive and intimate viewing of the specially created “150-years” jubilee collection Click to read the complete story
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WORRIED WHAT FASHION TO FOLLOW THIS CHRISTMAS EVE AND HOW TO LOOK DROP DEAD GORGEOUS WITH NEW YEAR AROUND FEATURE LA POLO BRINGS YOU THE PERFECT FASHION GUIDE FOR THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR EVENINGS FROM HERMES, DIOR, LUCA FALONI. THIS WINTER VACATION FOLLOW THE FASHION GUIDE AND LET THE HEADS TURN YOUR WAY.
Skipping from your daily monotony of same fashion trend require really hard maneuver and time. But for that reason can you let your sparkle fade and glamour anyhow lessen. I’d suggest don’t. With snow all around winter, Christmas around the corner and New Year waiting for you with its arms open, grab your hands on the best collection from the topmost brands and attend the party with your all-time stunning look and flamboyance. Turn your holiday season into a winter wonderland with ostentatious silk scarfs, bags, and trousers for men from the horde of prestigious collections. LA POLO brings you the guide for your Christmas fashion, eve makeover and New Year vacation.
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