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Ten years Lawyers Polo Association in Morocco

16. April 2018

In September 2018 the Lawyers Polo Association is hosting its tenth anniversary polo tournament in Morocco. This new edition of Lawyers Polo will bring together lawyers from all around the world to share a week of polo and networking. The central idea of Lawyers Polo is to create the environment for the exchange of ideas and professional experiences in the most exclusive polo clubs in the world.

“Our goal is to generate sports, personal and professional bonds among lawyers through polo” explains Eduardo Bérèterbide, founder of Lawyers Polo Association and attorney at Shearman & Sterling in Paris. The opening black-tie cocktail of the tenth anniversary of Lawyers Polo will be held in an exclusive residence in Tangier, Morocco. It will take place on 24 September 2018 and will be attended by lawyers, businessmen and polo players from all over the World. The polo matches will take place La Palmeraie, the stunning polo club of Patrick Guerrand-Hermès Lawyers which has three polo fields less than 100 metres away from the Atlantic Ocean. The final matches, awards ceremony and closing party will take place on 29 September 2018.

Eight polo teams will be taking part in Lawyers Polo 2018 Including players from Argentina, Austria, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Marruecos, Malaysia, Portugal, Slovakia, Singapore, Switzerland, Chile, Venezuela, United Kingdom and the United States.

About Lawyers Polo:

Lawyers Polo was born in 2008 with the idea of bringing together lawyers, businessmen and polo players. The idea is that an international group of people meet once a year to share their passion in law, business and horses. Lawyers Polo’s previous events were held in Buenos Aires (2008), Madrid (2009), Toronto (2010), Dubai (2011), Paris (2012), Bangkok (2015) and Sotogrande (2016). All of them have been a total success. Today, the Lawyers Polo Association is composed by more than 350 amateur players and lawyers.

www.lawyerspolo.com

In September 2018 the Lawyers Polo Association is hosting its tenth anniversary polo tournament in Morocco. This new edition of Lawyers Polo will bring together lawyers from all around the…

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Axus number one in the Thai Polo 10-Goal League

13. March 2018

Team 22BR wins the Stephan’s Chimfunshi Cup 2018 at the Thai Polo & Equestrian Club in Pattaya. This special tournament is dedicated to the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage, a chimpanzee sanctuary located in Zambia.

4 teams up to 10 goals took part in the event which was likewise the last tournament of the Thai Polo 10-Goal League. Team Axus finally emerges as the big winner of the League, having gathered more points on the score board than any other team in the League this year.

In a very even and competitive final of the Chimfunshi Cup, 22BR and The Next Level (TNL) were neck and neck after the fourth chukka. In the fifth chukka it was The Next Level who missed a 60 yarder and left the victory for 22BR.

Ranking Chimfunshi Cup 2018:

1. 22BR: Claude Haberer 0, Germán Suárez 1, Adrien Le Gallo 4, Pedro Fernández Llorente 5.
2. The Next Level (TNL): Aron Harilela 1, Michael Taylor 3, Damián Marco 3, Santiago Luján 3. Axus: Brian Xu 0, Brian Orozco 1, Diego Gómez 3, Darío Musso 6.
4. Thai Polo: Stefanie Schmalz 0, Juan Pedro Girou 3, Juan Martín Gallego 2, Carlos Pando 5.

MVP: Michael Taylor (TNL)
BPP: Juana owned by Harald Link

Interview with Aron Harilela (HongKong), Teamcaptain of “The Next Level” (TNL)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCHB0ORArKE

About the CHIMFUNSHI project in Zambia:
In 1988, the Hamburg entrepreneur Stephan Louis discovered the Siddles orphanage. Since then has been committed to Chimfunshi by setting up the Chimfunshi Association for the Protection of Threatened Environments and financing a large number of donors. Thanks to the financial support from Germany, the rescue center grew rapidly: open-air enclosures and feeding buildings were created and vehicles, equipment and machinery purchased. In addition, drilled holes and wells were built to ensure clean drinking water supply to Chimfunshi. Polo player and horseman Stephan Louis, woh has played many times at theThai Poo Club died on July 25, 2011 at the age of 57, unexpectedly and too early. He has saved many chimpanzees with his vision and commitment. Furthermore he gave more than hundreds of people in Zambia the possibility to earn a living. Stephan Louis’ brother Sebastian has been the chairman of Chimfunshi e.V. since 2012, continuing this project with just such commitment and in the spirit of his brother. He has since continued and realized many projects.

Team 22BR wins the Stephan’s Chimfunshi Cup 2018 at the Thai Polo & Equestrian Club in Pattaya. This special tournament is dedicated to the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage, a chimpanzee sanctuary…

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La Familia wins Queen’s Cup Pink Polo

5. March 2018

In front of a delighted crowd of around 700 spectators who contributed to the Pink Polo success in it’s 10th edition, Team La Familia with Nurul Noorajala, Maria Seculini, Carolina Arteta and 9-goaler Lia Salvo 9 wins the Queen’s Cup Pink Polo 2018. Perfectly warm weather of 30 degrees at the Thai Polo and Equestrian Club and the well-known allover pink decoration made the tournament again one of the best and most impressive ones in the polo calendar of South East Asia. The Queen’s Cup Pink Polo is a prestigious international ladies polo contest organized to raise funds for the Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok.

After La Familia snatched a win from Thai Polo in a matter of seconds left on the clock in the semi final with a score of 8-7, they went on to face La Tabita the Polo Farm in the final of the Queen’s Cup Pink Polo. Beside that victory, La Familia already realized a win over La Esperanza in the qualification rounds. Team La Tabita as well, had already gained two wins over Kuda Lari and La Esperanza on the way to the final.

In the final, La Tabita took the first goal but La Familia countered immediately with two goals in the first chukker. La Familia took the lead with four goals in the 2nd and 3rd chukker and did not give up this advantage from then on. In the final chukker La Tabita fought back with two goals but again got the answer from La Familia scoring another two goals. In the end La Familia proofed their superiority and emerged victorious by defetaing La Tabita with 8:3.

Most Valuable Player: Sofia Lorenzo
Best Playing Pony: Mimo owned by La Familia

Ranking of the teams:

1. La Familia
Nurul Noorajala 0
Maria Seculini 2
Carolina Arteta 3
Lia Salvo 9

2. La Tabita
Eva Brühl 6
Constanza Marchiorello 3
Steffi von Pock 2
Johanna Droste 2

3. Thai Polo
Caroline Link 3
Isabel Morgenstern 1
Holly Butler 2
Hazel Jackson 8

4. La Esperanza
Pei Bei Koh 0
Leah Siboni 2
Caro Brown 1
Sarah Wisman 7

5. Kuda Lari
Lara Reynoso 3
Daryl Yap 4
Vittoria Marchiorello 3
Carla Alvarez Nunez 4

www.thai-polo-club.com

In front of a delighted crowd of around 700 spectators who contributed to the Pink Polo success in it’s 10th edition, Team La Familia with Nurul Noorajala, Maria Seculini, Carolina…

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Queen’s Cup Pink Polo at the Thai Polo Club Pattaya

27. February 2018

Queen’s Cup Pink Polo, Saturday 3rd March 2018 at the Thai Polo Club Pattaya: The Queen’s Cup Pink Polo is a prestigious international ladies polo contest organized to raise funds for the Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok. Now in its 10th year, this much-loved ladies tournament is held annually at Thai Polo & Equestrian Club. As a completely charitable event, it highlights the competitive nature of ladies polo, with players from many countries invited to participate and show their skills, as well as raises funds for a commendable cause.

In addition to the sporting activities, Queen’s Cup Pink Polo provides a popular social side with guests and spectators enjoying activities for all the family, including games at sponsors’ pavilions, pony rides for children, a fashion show on horseback, kids polo lessons and kids polo match. Jointly organized by Mrs. Nunthinee Tanner, first lady polo player and co-owner of Thai Polo & Equestrian Club, and Dr. Kris Chatamra, founder and director of the Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer, the event stresses pink as the colour of the day with the clubhouse at decked out in pink. Spectators are encouraged to wear pink to show their support for the fight against breast cancer.

Opened in 2005, the Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer has quickly grown into the country’s pre-eminent unit of excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Dr. Kris Chatamra, a surgeon and oncologist with over 30 years experience in the UK, has put together a strong team and sophisticated advanced equipment that is capable of efficiently treating patients, conducting clinical research and training Thai doctors involved in the fight against breast cancer.

It is a cause that Mrs. Tanner is keen to support through Pink Polo: “We hope that our event increases awareness of the threat which breast cancer poses to many women. At the same time, we hope our event will also introduce a new generation to the exciting game of polo.”

www.thai-polo-club.com

Teams at the Queen’s Cup Pink Polo

Thai Polo 14
Caroline Link 3
Isabel Morgenstern 1
Holly Butler 2
Hazel Jackson 8

La Familia 14
Nurul Noorajala 0
Maria Seculini 2
Carolina Arteta 3
Lia Salvo 9

La Tabita Polo Farm 13
Eva Brühl 6
Constanza Marchiorello 3
Steffi von Pock 2
Johanna Droste 2

La Esperanza 10
Pei Bei Koh 0
Leah Siboni 2
Caro Brown 1
Sarah Wisman 7

Kuda Lari 14
Lara Reynoso 3
Daryl Yap 4
Vittoria Marchiorello 3
Carla Alvarez Nunez 4

Queen’s Cup Pink Polo, Saturday 3rd March 2018 at the Thai Polo Club Pattaya: The Queen’s Cup Pink Polo is a prestigious international ladies polo contest organized to raise funds…

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Cartier Tank wins at the Desert Palm Polo Club

12. February 2018

Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge at the Desert Palm Polo Club: The Cartier Tank team dominated the league stages of the 13th edition of the Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge, and continued that policy in the final. Played in front of an illustrious, VIP crowd, at Ali Albwardy’s Desert Palm Polo Club, Cartier Tank defeated the Cartier Panthere team 7-4, much to the delight of team patrons Clive Reid and Faris Al Yabhouni.

The winning team’s number three, Santiago Cernadas, playing in his first Cartier Dubai tournament, was equally delighted. Not only did he receive a Cartier Drive watch as a winners’ prize, but was also named La Martina’s Most Valuable Player. His pony Rosinia then received La Martina’s Best Playing Pony prize, a stunning saddle, which was co-presented by La Martina’s Emad Hussein. In their role as official kit suppliers, La Martina had also been responsible for ensuring the players looked their best throughout the tournament but creating some stand-out team shirts.

Earlier in the afternoon Amr Zedan’s Zedan team won the Desert Palm Trophy, defeating the home side, Desert Palm, 10-6, in another competitive final on the hotel ground.

With a packed Royal Box – HH Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, HE Sheikha Lubna bint Khaled bin Sultan Al Qasimi and HRH Dr Mara bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Guillaume Alix of Cartier Middle East and Neil Hobday – plus an array of beautiful VVIP Cartier guests, this event remains a key fixture in the Dubai social calendar.

Tony Ramirez / Images of Polo

www.desertpalmpolo.com

Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge at the Desert Palm Polo Club: The Cartier Tank team dominated the league stages of the 13th edition of the Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge,…

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13th Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge 2018

7. February 2018

The 13th Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge at the Desert Palm Polo Club is looking forward to a thrilling final next Saturday, 10 February. The worldwide renowned tournament kicked off on Monday with four 8 goal teams. Cartier is presenting the tournament again as title sponsor at Al Albwardy’s Desert Palm Resort and Polo Club. La Martina will be supporting the Most Valuable Player and Best Playing Pony prizes.

After having elaborated and tried a couple of new rules during the 2017 Triple Crown in Argentina, the Argentine Association of Polo (AAP) proved that these rules are now going to be used across all levels of polo in Argentina. Argentina, England and the US worked together to align regulations for several years. In Dubai, where the Gold Cup Series is underway under the HPA ruling, the new rules are already being used. There will be the same new rules in the upcoming season in England.

New rule 1, Blocking Rule: The player hitting in can only be blocked by one person.

New rule 2, Throw-in/Out of boards: No more throw-ins when the ball goes out of the boards, instead a free hit for the team that hasn’t hit the ball out.

New rule 3, Helmet Regulations in England: The most fundamental change is the fact that everyone now has to wear a new safety helmet. In the upcoming season in England, all players have to possess one of the accredited helmets.

Teams 13th Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge:

Cartier Panthère (Red):
Tiernan O’Rourke (-1), Sam Instone (0), Camilo Castagnola (4) & Martin Valent (5)
Cartier Tank (White):
Clive Reid (-1), Faris Al Yabhouni (0), Santiago Gomez Romero (3) & Santiago Cernandas (6)
Desert Palm (Grey):
Iñigo Zobel (0), Rashid Al Sayegh (0), Rashid Albwardy (2) & Bartolome Castagnola (6)
Zedan Polo Team (Blue):
Rashid Al Falahi (-1), Amr Zedan (0), Tomas Panelo (3) & Raul Laplacette (6)

www.desertpalmpolo.com

The 13th Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge at the Desert Palm Polo Club is looking forward to a thrilling final next Saturday, 10 February. The worldwide renowned tournament kicked off…

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Team Royal Pahang at the very top of the Thai Polo Open 2018!

22. January 2018

Team Royal Pahang Polo Club from Malaysia made it to the very top winning the 12. Thai Polo Open at the Thai Polo & Equestrian Club in Pattaya with 6 – 4,5 over Brian Xu’s Axus polo team. Prince Amir and Prince Muhammad playing alongside Tomas Gandara, who was awarded Most Valuable Player, and 7-goaler Tomasito Fernandez Llorente featured a fast match and put pressure on their opponents from the very start. Both Royal Pahang’s Princes played excellent and profited from their improved horsepower. By the third chukka they took a lead of 6 – 2,5, received a setback of some Axus goals in the final chukka but finally took home their first win in the Thai Polo Open in thirteen attempts. Congratulations to this young and pleasant team who is featuring the game of polo with power and lots of fun.

In the subsidiary final, Mohamed Moiz’s Team La Famila from China defeated Team Fast Fish, also a Chinese-led team by patron Windson Rao, by 9 – 5. The encounters had already played against each other in a qualifying match. But in the game for the third place La Familia left no doubt that they are the superior team regarding pace and precision including highly dangerous actions in front of the rival’s goal this time.

Surprisingly, 2016 winners Team 22BR and the champions of the RMPA International League for four consecutive years, Team Thai Polo, failed to qualify for the semi-finals and played the „B. Grimm Anniversary Cup“ under the royal eyes of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana who attended the Thai Polo Open 2018 personally. With a final result of 2 – 2 the two teams share the 5th place.

The final day of the Thai Polo Open 2018, which is the most important polo tournament in Southeast Asia was accompanied by a great and elegant social and equestrian event, coronated by the royal presence. Hundreds of guests and celebrites fro all over the world as well as broadcasting stations and international press attended the chukkas and enjoyed a wide variety ofshopping booths and activities fort he whole family as well as a superb international lunch buffet.

Nunthinee Tanner and Harald Link, co-owners of the Thai Polo & Equestrian Club and Vice-/President of the Equestrian Association in Thailand once again set up one of the most elegant international polo tournaments which ended in an exclusive pool cocktail party with a great firework over the palmtrees.

5. Place Match (Friday): Thai Polo 2-2 22BR
3. Place Match: La Familia 9-5 Fast Fish
FINAL: Royal Pahang 6-4.5 Axus

Ranking of teams:

1. Royal Pahang
Score Final: HH Tengku Muhammad 0, HH Tengku Amir Nasser 1 (1 goal), Tomasito Fernández Llorente 7 (4), Tomás Gándara 5 (1).
2. Axus
Score Final:Brian Xu 0 (2 goals), Damián Marcos 3 (1), Diego Gómez 3, Dario Musso 6 (1).
3. La Familia
4. Fast Fish
5. Thai Polo
5. 22BR

Umpires: Daniel Boudou and Juan José Díaz Alberdi
MVP: Tomás Gándara
BPP: Tinta One. Owner: Brian Xu. Played by Darío Musso

Teams:

Photo: Thai Polo/Dominic James

Team Royal Pahang Polo Club from Malaysia made it to the very top winning the 12. Thai Polo Open at the Thai Polo & Equestrian Club in Pattaya with 6…

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Thai Polo Open 2018 kicks off today

10. January 2018

Today, Wednesday 10th, the Thai Polo Open 2018 kicks off at the Thai Polo Club in Pattaya with the encounter of the teams Axus vs Thai Polo. The Thai Polo Open is one of the most important tournaments in Asia and attracts players and guests from all over the world. 2018 the POLO+10 team will join the tournament and final on Saturday January 20th as well again.

Six teams from 10 to 12 goals from Thailand, Maylasia and China, with top argentine players as Agustín García Grossi, Darío Musso and Tomasito Fernández Llorente will attend the Thai Polo Open 2018. Traditionally the final day will be an amazing international event and see thrilling polo matches.

The Thai Polo & Equestrian Club is spread across 250 hectares and provides three full-sized international-standard polo playing grounds. All three clubhouses were designed to the specifications laid out by Mrs Nunthinee Tanner, whose love for polo and all it represents, can be seen in the way the clubhouses are sited and designed, with the aim of allowing guests to be able to watch polo matches in comfort and style. The famous “Chukka Bar” at the Thai Polo Club is a direct replica of the Chukka Bar which used to be a major attraction in the famous Langham Hotel in central London. The Langham Hotel was the first deluxe grand hotel in Europe when it opened in 1865, and the polo-centric Chukka Bar was a key attraction. The original Chukka Bar was closed in 2006, but has been reincarnated at the Thai Polo & Equestrian Club, complete with polo trophies, historical photos, and polo paraphernalia.

Teams Thai Polo Open 2018:

ZONE 1

Axus
Brian Xu 0
Diego Gómez 3
Damián Marco 3
Darío Musso 6

Thai Polo
Harald Link 0,
Caroline Link 0,
Carlos Pando 5,
Rauli Laplacette 6

Royal Pahang
HH Tengku Muhammad 0,
HH Tengku Amir Nasser 1,
Tomás Gándara 5,
Tomasito Fernández Llorente 7

ZONE 2

22BR
William Zhao 0,
Claude Haberer 0,
Flaco García Grossi 7,
Pedro Fernández Llorente 5

La Familia
Mohamed Moiz 1,
Shaik Reismann 2,
Agustín Andrada 4,
Ginés Bargalló 5

Fast Fish
Winson Rao 0,
Rodrigo Bauzada 3,
Miguel Díaz 5,
Nico Pieroni 4

Photos: Thai Polo & Equestrian Club