The teams for the All-Star Challenge, opening tournament of the World Polo League, were announced early this week. The competition will kick off on Thursday and will come to an end on Sunday, February 16. The series, for teams up to 26 goals, concludes on April 18.

ALL-STAR CHALLENGE – TEAMS:

Alegria: Henry Porter 3, MatÍas Magrini 7, Fred Mannix 7, Nachi du Plessis 8. Total: 25.

Aspen Valley: Nacho Figueras 6, Facundo Fernández Llorente 7, Pablo Spinacci 6, Juan Bollini 5. Total: 24.

Casablanca: Grant Ganzi 3, Rodrigo Andrade 9, Juan Martin Nero 10, Juancito Bollini 4. Total: 26.

Colorado: Rob Jornayvaz 2, Jejo Taranco 8, Sebastián Merlos 8, Gringo Colombres 8. Total: 26.

J5 La Dolfina Breeding: Robert Zedda 5, Gonzalo Ferrari 4, Jero del Carril 7, Isidro Strada 7. Total: 23.

Richard Mille: Marc Ganzi 2, Camilo Castagnola 7, Barto Castagnola 7, Pablo MacDonough 10. Total: 26.

SD Farms: Sayyu Dantata 2, Guillermo Terrera 8, Santi Torres 7, Juan Martin Zubia 8. Total: 25.

Sebucan: Pablo Pulido 2, Agustín Merlos 8, Clemente Zavaleta 7, Ignacio Novillo Astrada 8. Total: 25.

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek: Melissa Ganzi 0, Lucas James 8, Alejandro Novillo Astrada 8, Nic Roldan 8. Total: 24.

Valiente: Bob Jornayvaz 2, Diego Cavanagh 9, Adolfo Cambiaso 10, Poroto Cambiaso 4. Total: 25.

WORLD POLO LEAGUE 2020 – CALENDAR:

THE ALL-STAR CHALLENGE: February 6-16.

THE FOUNDERS CUP: February 19 – March 1.

PALM BEACH OPEN: March 3-22.

TRIPLE CROWN OF POLO: March 28 – April 18.

US NATIONAL MIXED DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP: April 6-12.

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STERLING CUP

The Sterling Cup, one of the principal tournaments played at Grand Champions Polo Club, came to an end on Monday after Valiente defeated Santa Clara 12 goals to 9 in the final to claim the title. A total of six teams, up to 22 goals, were in competition.

STERLING CUP FINAL: VALIENTE 12-9 SANTA CLARA

Valiente: Adolfo Cambiaso 10, Poroto Cambiaso 4, Gonzalo Ferrari 4, Bob Jornayvaz 2. Total: 20.

Santa Clara: Henry Porter 3, Matias Magrini 7, Nachi Du Plessis 8, Luis Escobar 4. Total: 22.

MVP: Adolfo Cambiaso.

BPP: Moonshine, played by Poroto Cambiaso.