Gstaad Polo and Hublot qualified to the championship match of the Hublot Polo Cup Gstaad, following their victories against Kielder Agro and Gstaad Palace, respectively, in the semifinals that were played on Saturday August 19. The prestigious tournament is hosted by the Polo Club Gstaad, in Gstaad, Switzerland, in a splendid setting with grounds sorrounded by the magical beauty of the Swiss Alps and sees four teams up to 14 goals, in participation. Britain’s Oliver Ellis and Charles Seavill are the official umpires,
The tournament kicked off on Thursday August 17. Title holders, Gstaad, with three members of last year’s winners, Sébastien Le Page, Lucas Labat and Raúl Laplacette, claimed an impressive 11-4 win over Hublot, while Gstaad Palace earned a close 8-7 win over Kielder Agro. Sébastien Le Page’s lineup will go head-go-head against Jürgen Schröder’s team for the coveted title, on Sunday August 20, at 3pm. Prior to the big final Hublot and Kielder Agro will play for the third place at 1,30pm.
THE FINAL OF THE HUBLOT POLO GOLD CUP GSTAAD WILL BE STREAMED LIVE ON POLOLINE TV.
Cover photo by Pascal Renauldon/R&B Presse.
Key dates and numbers of polo in Gstaad:
1995 Polo Club Gstaad is established
1996 The first tournament is organised in Gstaad
2006 Pierre Genecand becomes President of the Polo Club Gstaad
2008 Hublot is named Title Sponsor and the Hublot Polo Gold Cup is born
70 Volunteers working during the four days within the event
120 horses in participation
500 People in attendance to the traditional gala, on Saturday night
6000 Spectators enjoy the event