This article was originally published in La Nación Magazine on Sunday, May 22 By Alejandra Ocampo Around mid XIX Century, the British cavalry officers who served in India were captivated by a sport which was played by the nobles of the subcontinent, which was also known as the “Crown Jewel of the British
The season at Polo Club du Domaine de Chantilly, set in Apremont, France, is in full swing. Some tournaments have come to an end, but many others are still underway. Three of them – Trophée Bourbon (12 goal); Trophée de Champlatreux (8 goal); and Nam’s Cup (4 goal) are in progress. All three finals are set
The San Enrique de Guadiaro Cup, second stage of the 2022 season in Sotogrande, which is hosted by Ayala Polo Club, came to an end on Sunday, May 22. The tournament saw four teams, up to 8 goals, compete. Rhone Hill captured their second title of the year – the first was the Bienvenida Cup
The Gerald Balding Trophy went to Wascosa after their 6-5.5 defeat over Los Chinos in a tough final decided in the last moments of the game. The final was played at Cirencester Park Polo Club, in Gloucestershire, England, on Sunday, May 22. Cirencester Park Polo Club, inaugurated in 1894 by the Seventh Earl of
The Queen’s Cup continued on Sunday, May 22, with victories for Park Place and Great Oaks Les Lions. Park Place claimed a debut win against Murus Sanctus, while Great Oaks Les Lions, recent runners up of the Justerini & Brooks Prince of Wales Trophy, defeated Vikings. Guards Polo Club’s most prestigious tournament sees fifteen teams,
Marqués de Riscal, winners of the 2021 high goal Gold Cup in Sotogrande, claimed a fantastic debut win in the British high goal. Alejandro Aznar’s foursome defeated Murus Sanctus 14-11 to take the Trippetts Challenge on Sunday, May 15, at Cowdray Park Polo Club, in West Sussex. The final was a rematch for Marqués