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Cowdray Park Polo Club
The U.S. Polo Assn. has announced it will serve as the Official Apparel Partner of The Gold Cup for the British Open Polo Championship. J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global Licensing commented, “The U.K. is one of the most important and fastest growing markets in the world for our brand and this amazing venue provides us yet another opportunity to connect with the U.K. consumers and sports fans who love our authentic, sport-inspired brand” and Andrew Swaffield, Chairman of Cowdray Park Polo Club is similarly pleased with the new partnership, “I’m delighted that Cowdray Park Polo Club and the U.S. Polo Assn. brand have entered into this partnership,” said Andrew Swaffield, Chairman of Cowdray Park Polo Club. “Both organisations have such a rich polo heritage and I’m certain we will be able to collaborate on some special apparel items for our members and spectators to enjoy. I look forward to many years of successfully working together.”
Photograph courtesy of Sophie Wesche
Photograph courtesy of Cowdray Park Polo Club
The U.S. Polo Assn. is the new Official Apparel Partner of The Gold Cup
Club Focus
Parc Fermé Polo team, winners of The Summer Cup
Toulston Polo Club The Summer Cup took place at Toulston Polo Club over 3 – 4 July and saw Parc Fermé Polo team emerge the winners, 7-5½.
K2 Polo, winners of The Memorial Manuel Prado & Colón de Carvajal Cup
Photograph by Peter T Michaelis
After several delays due to heavy rain, on Thursday 8 July, IGEA secured The East Coast Silver Cup with a 10-9 win against Altaris at Greenwich Polo Club, with Raúl ‘Gringo’ Colombres scoring the golden goal in an extra chukka. The East Coast Silver Cup Final Teams: IGEA (16): Adam Lipson (0), Constancio Caset (5), Juan Redlich (3) & Raúl ‘Gringo’ Colombres (8) Altaris (16): Jamal Nusseibeh (0), Milo Dorignac (2), Joaquin Panelo (6) & Valerio Zubiaurre (8)
Photograph by Minuto Siete Polo Facilities
Greenwich Polo Club
IGEA, winners of The East Coast Silver Cup
Polo Club du Domaine De Chantilly
Ayala Polo Club
Sunday 4 July, saw K2 Polo defeat Ayala 9-5 in The Memorial Manuel Prado & Colón de Carvajal Cup at Ayala Polo Club. Five teams, up to 8 goals competed in the four day tournament. The Memorial Manuel Prado y Colón de Carvajal Cup Final Teams: K2 (8): Mario Gomez (3), Roberto Iturrioz (0), Gerardo Mazzini (5) & Vinot Kumar (0) Ayala (7): Martín Romualdez (0), Iñigo Zobel (0), Jesús Cobino (3) & Gregorio Gelosi (4)
Crédit Agricole Brie Picardie, partner of the Club since 2015 and of The French Open since 2016, has announced it will be renewing its support of the Club in 2021 including supporting young Pony Club players.
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Polo Times, August 2021
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