February 18, 2021

Asia, Polo News

Don’t Miss The Most Prestigious Polo Event Of The Season: Emaar Polo Cup 2021

18. February 2021

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 18th Feb, 2021: The region’s polo event of the season, Emaar Polo Cup 2021 is set to commence on 8th March at Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club. With an impressive AED 120,000 in accolades, the medium-goal tournament will witness prominent polo teams compete to reach the grand finale to be held on 12th March 2021. Sponsored by Emaar, the event is the first-of-its-kind in Dubai to offer cash prizes to its players.

Playing at a 10-12 goal handicap, The Emaar Polo Cup 2021 is a medium-goal polo tournament, and last year was represented by prominent members of the Royal Family, including HH Sheikh Falah bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s Ghantoot Polo Team, HH Sheikha Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s UAE Polo team, Bangash Polo team, Abu Dhabi Polo team and Bin Drai Polo team. Over the past decade, these teams played against the highest level of skilled athletes and managed to proudly secure wins from low to high-goal polo tournaments.

The Emaar Polo Cup 2021 tournament is free entry to the public and will offer delectable food and beverage specials. Dubai Polo Bar will offer an array of gastronomical delights and beverages for

AED 250 per person and Dubai Polo Bar Pool Lawn will be cooking up a BBQ storm with their Hops Garden open to the public. There is something fun for the little ones too, with exciting kids’ activities at the Stick And Ball Field to keep them entertained.

Th highly anticipated event will witness visitors taking part in Ralph Lauren’s Best Dressed Lady and Gentleman competition, and the first 30 guests to park will receive Palmers Skincare gifts. That is not all – guests who discover a hotel key at the divot stomping ground will win a luxury hotel stay for two.

Emaar Polo Cup is a prestigious tournament that plays a significant role in Emaar’s portfolio of leisure and entertainment events. Emaar is the proud sponsor and host for this momentous tournament that witnesses iconic teams battle it out at Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, for an unforgettable experience.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 18th Feb, 2021: The region’s polo event of the season, Emaar Polo Cup 2021 is set to commence on 8th March at Dubai Polo &…

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Dubai Wolves by CAFU and Abu Dhabi Polo Dominate at the Dubai Open 2021 Qualifiers

18. February 2021

17 February 2021, Dubai, UAE: The second day of the IFZA Gold Cup 2021 (Dubai Open) saw two teams scorch their way through their matches with commanding goal leads.

Dubai Wolves by CAFU faced Zedan Polo and scored the first goal by Alejandro Muzzio. Zedan Polo team was leading the game until the end of the second chukker with the majority of goal contributions from Jeronimo del Carril. By halftime, the Wolves had carved a 4 goal lead with a flurry of goals by the fourth chukker and a last-second goal from its patron – Habtoor Al Habtoor. The final chukker had Zedan Polo attempt to close the gap in scores only to be met with 2 goals from the Wolves that ended the game at 12 goals to 7.

Match Progression: 1 – 2 | 3 – 4 | 6 – 5 | 10 – 6 | 12 – 6
Top Scorer: Tommy Beresford, 6 goals

The heated match between Abu Dhabi Polo and UAE Polo teams was neck and neck until the penultimate chukker. On its first match in the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series 2021, Abu Dhabi Polo team claimed the first goal courtesy of Gonzalo Deltour. The second chukker had seen a couple of long-range goals from Alfredo Cappella and Bautista Beguerie whilst UAE Polo‘s

Lucas Monteverde Jr. matched these with 2 notable goals. The next chukkers aw several penalties and yellow cards issued and the scores were tied by the end of the fourth chukker. Abu Dhabi Polo team owned the last seven minutes of the game and added 4 goals winning the match at 12 goals to 8.

Match Progression: 2 – 1 | 5 – 4 | 7 – 7 | 8 – 8 | 12 – 8
Top Scorers: Gonzalo Deltour, 6 goals

The next qualifying matches of the IFZA Gold Cup 2021 are scheduled on the 19th of February, Field 1. Ghantoot Polo will face Bangash Polo at 14:00 and Habtoor Polo will play against IFZA-Mahra Polo at 16:00.