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Thrilling Victory: Habtoor Polo Team seals the Gold Cup 2024

26. February 2024

Match Replay:
https://www.pololine.tv/dubaigold24final-habtoor-wolves

In an exhilarating Bentley Cup Semi Final, AIX Mahra faced off against Ghantoot Polo Team. The match kicked off with a strong start from Ghantoot Polo Team, but AIX Mahra fought back fiercely, scoring an impressive 4 points in the third chukker. Despite their efforts, Ghantoot Polo Team secured victory in the final chukker with a back-to-back scoring spree, clinching the 2nd runner-up position. The Bentley Cup showcased intense polo action, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.

Match Progression: AIX Mahra vs Ghantoot Polo Team
1-3 | 2-5 | 6-7 | 8-9 | 8-11

Top Scorer: Teodoro Lacau

The thrilling Gold Cup finals kicked off with Dubai Wolves by CAFU securing the initial goal, but Juan Juaretche of Habtoor Polo swiftly responded, advancing their scores in the first chukkers. The chukkers witnessed unpredictable victories, with both teams scoring consecutively. Showcasing remarkable teamwork, Habtoor Polo‘s Benjamin Panelo and Santiago Laborde fought back with resilience after each score. In a captivating turn of events, Dubai Wolves by CAFU leveled the score with Habtoor Polo just 10 seconds on the final chukker, leading to a golden chukker to determine the ultimate winner. The game concluded with Habtoor Polo scoring the decisive goal, clinching the title of ultimate winners of the Gold Cup 2024, leaving the crowd in awe of their exceptional performance.

Match Progression: Habtoor Polo vs Dubai Wolves by CAFU
2-1 | 4-3 | 5-5 | 9-7 | 10 – 10 | 11 – 10

Top Scorer: Juan Juaretche

Joseph Tayar, General Manager of Bentley and Mr. Saeed Bin Drai, Vice Chairman of the UAE Polo Federation honored and presented the awards to the teams of the day.

Bangash Polo Team by Dodson&Horrell
Patron: Haider Bangash

Players:
Haider Bangash (0)
Alfredo Capella (8)
Tomasito F. Llorente (7)
Facudo Kelly (3)

Dubai Wolves Polo by CAFU
Patron: Habtoor Al Habtoor

Players:
Habtoor Al Habtoor (1)
Felix Esain (6)
Santiago Laborde (6)
Benjamin Panelo (7)

Mahra Polo Team by AIX Investment Group
Patron: Tarik Al Habtoor

Players:
Tarik Al Habtoor (1)
Juan Cruz Guevara (4)
Teodor Lacau (7)
Jacinto Crotto (7)

Habtoor Polo Team
Patron: Mohammed Al Habtoor

Players:
Mohammed Al Habtoor (0)
Juan Jaureche (7)
Jose Araya (5)
Bautista Bayugar (8)

UAE Polo Team
Patron: HH Sheikha Maitha Bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Players:
HH Sheikha Maitha Bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (0)
Lucas Monteverde Jr. (6)
Tommy Beresford (7)
Federico Von Potobsky (5)

Ghantoot Polo Team
Patron: Nasser Al Shamsi

Players:
Nasser Al Shamsi (1)
Cesar Crespo (6)
Pablo Llorente (6)
Marcos Araya (7)

Bentley

Bentley Emirates has been the official dealer and sole authorized importer for Bentley Motors in the UAE since 1983. Operating as a part of Al Habtoor Motors Prestige Division, Bentley Emirates held the title for “Number 1 Dealer in the World” for seven consecutive years (2011 – 2017), and regained the title again in 2019. In 2022, Bentley Emirates won ‘Retailer of the Year’ and ‘Sales Retailer of the Year’ at the Middle East and Africa Bentley Regional Dealer Conference. Officially launched in 2016, Bentley Dubai Showroom is the largest Bentley showroom in the world. Another state-of-the-art showroom was opened in Abu Dhabi later in 2020.

With four decades’ experience in the luxury automotive market, Al Habtoor Motors is one of the leading automobile distributors in the UAE, recognized with providing exceptional quality and first-class service. Al Habtoor Motors also has one of the largest aftersales facilities in the world, located in Dubai Industrial City.

CO-SPONSORS

MAK Engineering Consultancy

MAK Engineering Consultancy is a professional engineering consulting firm, established in 2008 in Dubai, UAE, with an unlimited floor towers, to provide engineering design services for the various market sectors, including industrial manufacturing, corporate owned facilities, educational, hospitality, health care and development services.

www.mak-consultant.com

KLUDI

KLUDI is a contemporary high-end brand for sophisticated bathrooms and high-quality kitchens. A perfect combination of 100-year tradition as a German fittings specialist and water expert with pioneering innovations and perfectly formed design. KLUDI solutions convince through German engineering and premium quality, high reliability in their function and sustainability in their use, an incomparable and timeless elegance in design.

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Hildon Water

Hildon is an English Natural Mineral Water which lies deep within the chalk hills of Hampshire, as a result it is of the highest quality. Bottled at its source on the Hildon Estate in Hampshire and Imported from the UK, it is distributed exclusively by Top Shelf Beverages in the region, Hildon Natural Mineral Water is a proud sponsor and supporter of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series 2016.

www.hildon.com

Diamondlease L.L.C

Diamondlease L.L.C, a fully owned subsidiary of the Al Habtoor Group, was established in 1996 to offer automotive rental and leasing solutions, as an alternative to owning and maintaining vehicles, to Corporate and Individual customers in the UAE. Diamond lease serves more than 700 companies and multinational conglomerates operating in UAE, handling and managing their transportation requirements.

Diamondlease is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company with a fleet of over 8400 vehicles. It was the first local Car Rental Company in UAE to receive an ISO certification and has proudly held the accreditation since 1999. In recognition of its sound business ethics and outstanding customer service, Diamondlease was one of the first car rental companies to have been nominated as a member of the prestigious Dubai Service Excellence Scheme (DSES) in 2003. Diamondlease has been awarded the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Travel Awards being adjudged the “Best Car Rental Company” – Local Brand for 7 years in a row.

www.diamondlease.com

U.S. Polo Assn.

U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the non-profit governing body for the sport of polo in the United States and one of the oldest sports governing bodies, having been founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through over 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores and thousands of department stores, sporting goods channels, independent retailers, and e-commerce, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel for men, women, and children, as well as accessories and footwear in more than 190 countries worldwide. U.S. Polo Assn. was named one of the top global sports licensors alongside the NFL, NBA, and MLB, according to License Global.

uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn

MEDIA PARTNERS

pololine.tv

PLTV is the first online streaming polo site, broadcasting over 25 tournaments LIVE per year around the globe, reaching +200k viewers. The production and edition of exclusive content makes PLTV the most comprehensive polo channel in the world.

www.pololine.tv

Al Badia

Since 2008, Al Badia is the prestigious Arabic venture is devoted to bringing the latest news and views on the equestrian world, Polo sporting and lifestyle. In fact, it is a tribute to the age-old passion for the thoroughbred, an integral part of the rich Arabian culture.

Al Badia focuses a gamut of information on the highly valued sport of horseracing, including information about events taking place in the Arab world and about organizations and services sought by equestrians of all disciplines.

Besides being a specialized lifestyle magazine to meet the refined taste of the equestrian community, it features a wide range of information including very exclusive coverages like interviews of the Sheikhs and the who’s who of the Arab world. It targets the crème de la crème of the society and is widely circulated across different regions of the Gulf & Middle East.

Al Badia is a good platform to showcase premium brands, as it has a wide readership comprising sports enthusiasts, socialites, eminent personalities, celebrities and the royalty.

For more information: www.albadiamagazine.com/

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

Dubai Sports Council

Dubai Sports Council is the official government body responsible for the development of the sport sector in the Emirate of Dubai. Under the Chairmanship of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and its 14 Board Members; the Council supervises the work of nine local clubs in Dubai, six of which practice a variety of individual and or team sports, such as football, handball and archery; in addition to the chess club and a club devoted for those with special needs.

Since its inception in 2006, with the vision of creating a unique sporting community, the Council organizes various annual major Sports Championships and Conferences, in cooperation with multiple International/National sports bodies and Dubai Government Entities, such as the Dubai International Sports Conference, Samsung Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup and the FINA Diving World Series; in an attempt to enhance the culture, knowledge and expertise of professionalism in all aspects of the field; from the overall preparation and/or execution of the event.

Dubai became the first Arab and Middle East city to host the Sport Accord International Convention in 2010, and stages the annual Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award, the most prestigious Award of the Middle East Region. Though the Council works on various major international sports events, it does not overlook the importance of spreading the awareness of a healthier, more active lifestyle locally; and in order to achieve such objectives, physical activity programs and initiatives, such as the Dubai Pulse Physical Activity program, the Furjan District Championships and the Dubai Beach Soccer League, have all been designed to target the various communities within the Emirate.

For more information: www.dsc.ae

The UAE Polo Federation

The UAE Polo Federation is the official governing body of the sport of polo in the United Arab Emirates. The association has been organized to promote the game of polo with the goal of improving the sport, coordinating the activities of its affiliated clubs and registered players and providing rules, handicaps and conditions for those tournaments, competitions, including the safety of participants.

For more information: www.uaepolofederation.com

* All tournaments are subject to the regulations and guidelines issued by the authorities.

ABOUT DUBAI POLO GOLD CUP SERIES

Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series (DPGC) was founded in 2009 by Mohammed Al Habtoor, patron of the Habtoor Polo team and Chairman of the UAE Polo Federation DPGC Series started out with one tournament – the Gold Cup (Dubai Open) – and has grown into a series five premier Polo Tournaments in the Middle East – the Silver Cup, Gold Cup, Polo Masters Cup, Dubai Challenge Cup and the Dubai Cup. The tournaments under the DPGC are recognized by World Polo Tour (WPT), ranking it among the best polo tournaments worldwide. The Gold Cup is one out of the four tournaments in the world that is played in the WPT Championship Cup category, on a par with world-class events held in Argentina, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States.

The DPGC Series is one of the most important annual tournaments in the region having its home ground in the Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club, annually attracting VIP’s, dignitaries, local and international media, society figures, and famous personalities.

Match Replay:https://www.pololine.tv/dubaigold24final-habtoor-wolves In an exhilarating Bentley Cup Semi Final, AIX Mahra faced off against Ghantoot Polo Team. The match kicked off with a strong start from Ghantoot Polo Team, but…

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UAE Polo Triumps as the Champions of the IFZA Gold Cup 2023

6. March 2023

04 March 2023: In the IFZA Gold Cup 2023, the tournament‘s climax showcased the best polo teams of the season in a thrilling competition for the highly sought-after Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series trophy. The occasion was brimming with sportsmanship, live entertainment, elegance, amusement, and enticing rewards and presents for its audience and spectators.

The Bentley Subsidiary Final of the IFZA Gold Cup 2023 started with a fiery match between Ghantoot Polo and Dubai Wolves by CAFU, with Carlos Ulloa scoring the opening goal and Pablo Llorente Jr. quickly tying the match in the first chukker. The Patron of the Wolves, Habtoor Al Habtoor scored a great goal with Ulloa’s last second goal at the end, leading the team with two goals advantage towards the second. The Wolves had taken complete possession during the third, as the black shirted players of Dubai Wolves carved a 3 goal lead. In the final chukker, it was Teodoro Lacau from the Dubai Wolves who brought the score to a double digit, and with Ulloa ending the game at 11 goals to 8, that sealed the win for the Dubai Wolves by CAFU.

Match Progression:

1 – 1 | 3 – 1 | 6 – 3 | 8 – 5 | 11 – 8

Top Scorer: Marcos Araya and Carlos Ulloa – 5 goals

The final match of the Dubai Open 2023 was eagerly awaited, as it featured two of the strongest contenders of the IFZA Gold Cup 2023 tournament – the UAE Polo and IFZA Habtoor Polo teams.

Tommy Beresford nicked the first goal of the match for UAE Polo. Shortly after, Juan Jauretche and Bautista Bayugar scored one goal each for IFZA Habtoor Polo. The second chukker, opened with two back to back goals from Bayugar and two from Tommy Beresford, as the teams tied through the end of the second, with 4 goals to all. The next two chukkers were a quick exchange of goals, but UAE wrestled their way through and took the lead with one goal at the end of the penultimate chukker. With seven minutes remaining in the match, UAE Polo had their work cut out for them, as Lucas Monteverde Jr. and Tommy Beresford managed to create a three-goal cushion in the middle of the chukker. Bayugar managed to score a goal for IFZA Habtoor Polo, but in the end, it was Lucas Monteverde Jr. who scored the decisive goal, securing the ultimate win for UAE Polo as the two-time champions of the IFZA Gold Cup 2023.

Match Progression:

1 – 2 | 4 – 4 | 5 – 6 | 7 – 6 | 10 – 7

Top Scorer: Tommy Beresford and Bautista Bayugar – 6 goals

Mr. Martin G. Pederson, Chairman of IFZA awarded the teams at the IFZA Gold Cup 2023 Final. Tommy Beresford as the Most Valuable Player. Nova, a polo pony ridden by Lucas Monteverde Jr., as the Best Playing Pony and Open Pollera Best Playing Pont Argentine Polo Breeding.

04 March 2023: In the IFZA Gold Cup 2023, the tournament‘s climax showcased the best polo teams of the season in a thrilling competition for the highly sought-after Dubai Polo…

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The line-up for the IFZA Gold Cup 2023 Dubai Open Final is set for this Saturday, 4th of March at Al Habtoor Polo Club

2. March 2023

1 March 2023: The IFZA Gold Cup 2023 Semi Final was a showdown between the top four teams of the season.

The highlight of the afternoon was the much-awaited match between UAE Polo and AM Polo, which began with an opening goal by Isidro Strada. UAE Polo quickly took control of the game, ending the second chukker with a 4-goal lead. The UAE team players in white extended 2 more goals in the third, with Strada and Bejamin Urquiza each scoring one goal each for AM Polo, with the score of 7 goals to 3 by halftime. In the penultimate chukker, it was Tommy Beresford and Lucas Monteverde Jr., each scoring one goals for the UAE Polo. The AM polo managed to squeeze in two goals over the last chukker but fell short, and the IFZA Silver Cup 2023 winners marched their way through the finals with a final score of 10 goals to 5.

Match Progression:

2 – 1 | 5 – 1 | 7 – 3 | 9 – 3 | 10 – 5

Top Scorer: Tommy Beresford – 9 goals

The last spot for the chance at the most coveted trophy of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series was a match between IFZA Habtoor Polo and Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo teams. The first chukker saw three goals by the IFZA Habtoor Polo, and one goal by Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo. Both teams displayed defensive and impressive polo skills, particularly from IFZA Habtoor Polo‘s number two and three players, Matthew Perry and Bautista Bayugar, who helped advance their team to a 2-goal lead. Ignacio Negri brought his team closer by scoring two goals, but the IFZA Habtoor Polo team was still leading with 7 goals to 5 at halftime, with Mohammed Al Habtoor scoring one goal for the team. In the last chukker, Federico Von Potobsky managed to tie the game at 8 goals, making it an intense final minutes. However, it was Bautista Bayugar who made the last hit of the game with a long shot goal, quickly turning things around and securing a victory for IFZA Habtoor Polo with 9 goals to 8. This win has taken the team to the finals of the IFZA Gold Cup 2023.

Match Progression:

3 – 1 | 6 – 3 | 7 – 5 | 8 – 5 | 9 – 8

Top Scorer: Matthew Perry – 4 goals

The IFZA Gold Cup 2023 Finale is on the 4th of March, at Al Habtoor Polo Club:

13:30 | Bentley Subsidiary Final: Ghantoot Polo vs. Dubai Wolves by CAFU| Field 1

16:00 | IFZA Gold Cup Final: UAE Polo vs. IFZA Habtoor Polo | Field 1

1 March 2023: The IFZA Gold Cup 2023 Semi Final was a showdown between the top four teams of the season. The highlight of the afternoon was the much-awaited match…

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Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo and AM Polo goes to the Semifinal | Ghantoot Polo and Dubai Wolves by CAFU will play at the Subsidiary Semifinal

27. February 2023

25 February 2023: In the opening match of the IFZA Gold Cup 2023 quarter finals, both Ghantoot Polo and Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo teams displayed a defensive play, with one lead for Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo.

Tomas F. Llorente Jr. for the Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo team scored the first goal of the game, and by the third chukker he closed it with a 1-goal lead for the team, bringing the score 5 goals to 4. Ghantoot Polo accelerated their performance by scoring three goals, resulting in a tied score of 7 goals each by the end of the penultimate chukker. Marcos Araya from Ghantoot Polo and Federico Von Potobsky from Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo each scored a goal, ending the 5th chukker with 8 goals to all. For the second time in the tournament we witnessed a golden goal, and this time it was Haider Bangash, the Patron of the Bangash team, who clinched the winning goal. The team‘s impressive victory secured their place in the Semifinals.

Match Progression:

1 – 0 | 3 – 4 | 5 – 4 | 7 – 7 | 9 – 8

Top Scorer: Marcos Araya – 7 goals

The much-anticipated match between Dubai Wolves by CAFU and AM Polo team began with a promising start, as Teodora Lacau scored the opening goal. The Wolves maintained their lead until the second chukker, and in the third, the team‘s Patron, Habtoor Al Habtoor, scored a goal to extend their lead. However, Benjamin Urquiza and Benjamin Strada from AM Polo responded with a goal each, resulting in a tied score of 5 goals by the end of the third. During the penultimate chukker, AM Polo‘s Cesar Crespo and Benjamin Urquiza scored two consecutive goals, turning the tables in their team‘s favor. In the final stretch, Habtoor Al Habtoor of Dubai Wolves by CAFU managed to score, bringing the score to double digits, but ultimately it was Cesar Crespo who sealed the victory for AM Polo with a final score of 11-10.

Match Progression:

1 – 3 | 2 – 4 | 5 – 5 | 9 – 8 | 11 – 10

Top Scorer: Benjamin Urquiza and Carlos Ulloa – 6 goals

The Subsidiary Semifinal of the IFZA Gold Cup 2023 is on 28th February:

14:15 | Clinova Noa Capital Polo vs. Ghantoot Polo| Field 1

16:15 | Mahra by AIX Investment Group Polo vs. Dubai Wolves by CAFU Polo | Field 3

25 February 2023: In the opening match of the IFZA Gold Cup 2023 quarter finals, both Ghantoot Polo and Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo teams displayed a defensive play, with…

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Habtoor Polo and UAE Polo Teams Make it to the Finals of the Bentley Emirates Silver Cup 2022

5. February 2022

3 February 2022, Dubai, UAE: A chance to defend its title as the tournament champion will be in the hands of Habtoor Polo as they take on UAE Polo again this Saturday, 5 February, at Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club.

At today‘s semifinals, Habtoor Polo took the lead and settled the chukker with one goal to nil. AM Polo managed to switch the advantage to their side with penalty goals from Benjamin Urquiza. The game was levelled during the third chukker with both teams having 4 goals each. Habtoor Polo carved a 3-goal lead at the penultimate chukker as each player demonstrated a skilled play. The team extended their lead at the last minutes of the game and closed it with a final score of 10 goals to 6.

Match Progression: 1 – 0 | 2 – 3 | 4 – 4 | 8- 5 | 10 – 6
Top Scorer: Bautista Bayugar, 5 goals

The next spot at the final was a battle between UAE Polo and Zedan Polo teams. The game started on equal footing as the first chukker ended with a tied score. Tommy Beresford and Sheikha Alia Al Maktoum gained the lead for UAE Polo at the end of the second chukker. It was a short-lived advantage as Tomas Panelo and Gonzalo Ferrari displayed gameplay that levelled the game at 6 goals by halftime. Both Tomas and Gonzalo had two runaway goals during the fourth chukker

that extended Zedan Polo‘s lead, only to be matched by Tommy‘s precise penalty shots.

Early in the final chukker, Zedan Polo carved a 2 goal lead that Tommy threatened at last second. Both teams were tied at 11 goals with a penalty issued in favour of UAE Polo. The 60-yard penalty went slightly off the goal but Sheikha Alya‘s swift assist beside the goal post earned the team its well-deserved spot at the Bentley Emirates Silver Cup 2022 final.

Match Progression: 1 – 1 | 4 – 3 | 6 – 6 | 9 – 9 | 12 – 11
Top Scorer: Tommy Beresford, 7 goals

The winner of the Bentley Emirates Silver Cup 2022 will be lifting the coveted trophy on the 5th of February, Field 1 of Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club.

Final Day Agenda:

12:00 – Picnic Gates Open
13:45 – Flag Parade
13:55 – Team Presentation
14:00 – Hildon Cup: Dubai Wolves by CAFU vs. Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo
15:20 – Cheerleader Show
15:35 – Find the Gold Coins
15:55 – Team Presentation with Bentley Cars | UAE National Anthem
16:00 – Bentley Emirates Silver Cup Final: Habtoor Polo vs. Zedan Polo
17:20 – Trophy Ceremony
18:20 – LED Light Show

Photos by Tony Belot

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3 February 2022, Dubai, UAE: A chance to defend its title as the tournament champion will be in the hands of Habtoor Polo as they take on UAE Polo again…

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Dubai Wolves by CAFU Beats UAE Polo at the Bentley Emirates Silver Cup 2022 Qualifiers

28. January 2022

25 January 2022, Dubai, UAE: The pack came back strong from its defeat last week and served an exciting finish on the third day of the tournament.

Alfredo Cappella scored the first goal for the Dubai Wolves by CAFU which set the pace of the game – fast with a flurry of goals coming in from both teams. UAE Polo had the lead from the first chukker which, they kept until the end of the second chukker courtesy of goals from Tommy Beresford and Lucas Monteverde Jr. The third chukker saw the pack take control of the game as they gained a 2-goal advantage. Monteverde delivered back to back goals tying the game at 8 goals midway through the penultimate chukker.

However, the shot from Carlos Ulloa and the last-second goal from Cappella kept the Wolves ahead of the game. The UAE Polo team gave the team a run for their money as they tied the game at 11 goals with a few seconds left at the last chukker. At the last throw-in, Dubai Wolves by CAFU snatched the win with the exemplary tandem play by its Patron, Habtoor Al Habtoor and Ulloa, closing the game at 12 goals to 11.

Match Progression: 2 – 3 | 5 – 6 | 8 – 6 | 10 – 8 | 12 – 1
Top Scorer: Tommy Beresford, 6 goals

The next round of the Bentley Emirates Silver Cup qualifiers is on the 27th of January on Field 3.

14:00
Zedan Polo vs.
AM Polo

16:00
Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo vs.
Clinova-Scone Polo

Photos by Khalil Ahli

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25 January 2022, Dubai, UAE: The pack came back strong from its defeat last week and served an exciting finish on the third day of the tournament. Alfredo Cappella scored…

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AM Polo and Zedan Polo Teams Claim Victory at the Qualifiers of the Bentley Emirates Silver Cup 2022

25. January 2022

24 January 2022, Dubai, UAE: The second day of the tournament opened with a goal from Pablo Urquiza for AM Polo team and had Benjamin Panelo closing the first chukker with a .5 goal lead in favour of Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo. Benjamin Urquiza delivered three back to back goals that shifted the lead to AM Polo‘s side during the next chukker. Bangash Polo snatched the lead back by halftime as Panelo‘s long pass to Federico von Potobsky ended the third chukker at 6.5 goals to 6. However, the last two chukkers saw AM Polo take off with subsequent penalty shots from Benjamin Urquiza that sealed the with for AM Polo at 10 goals to 6.5.

Match Progression: 1 – 1.5 | 4 – 3.5 | 6 – 6.5 | 9 – 6.5 | 10 – 6.5
Top Scorer: Benjamin Urquiza, 9 goals

Clinova-Scone Polo team officially debuted in UAE‘s high-goal polo scene as it went head to head with the renowned Zedan Polo team at the second match. The first chukker ended with a 1 goal lead for Zedan having 2 goals from Gonzalo Ferrari. The next chukker saw both patrons – Raja Karim for Clinova-Scone and Amr Zedan – score a goal each. Facundo Llorente managed to tie the game midway through the third chukker but, Ferrari defended Zedan Polo‘s lead until halftime. The penultimate had a promising start with Karim tying the game at 4 goals, only to be met by 3 goal shots from the opposing team.

Zedan kept a 2 goal lead from the penultimate chukker until the end of the buzzer and closed the game at 8 goals to 6.

Match Progression: 2 – 1 | 3 – 2 | 4 – 3 | 7 – 5 | 8 – 6
Top Scorer: Gonzalo Ferrari, 6 goals

The Bentley Emirates Silver Cup 2022 will continue with a match between Dubai Wolves by CAFU and UAE Polo teams on 25th of January, Field 3 in Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club.

Photos by Khalil Ahli

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24 January 2022, Dubai, UAE: The second day of the tournament opened with a goal from Pablo Urquiza for AM Polo team and had Benjamin Panelo closing the first chukker…

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Hesketh Polo Wins the Ladies Charity Cup For the Third Year

1. November 2021

Narrow win for Hesketh Polo, ending the game with a half goal lead against Lionesses Polo.

29 October 2021, Dubai, UAE: The third edition of the Ladies Charity Cup, held in association with Al Jalila Foundation and Brest Friends, gathers the strength of women in the sport of polo in honour of the breast cancer awareness advocacy.

The afternoon featured two exhibition matches, a pink-themed picnic area where guests enjoyed the games in polo picnic style, a shopping village, free breast examinations from SEHA, free activities for the little ones, prizes for the best-dressed ladies, and competitions with valuable prizes.

The first match between the Pink Warriors and Pink Soldiers opened with a goal from Raja Abuljebain, and the Warriors closed the first chukker at 2 goals to nil. The team kept its lead by halftime and carved a 3 goal lead at the end of the third chukker. The Pink Soldiers managed to close the gap in scores during the last quarter but, Habtoor Al Habtoor scored back to back goals and closed the game at 5 – 2 goals.

The ladies match saw Hesketh Polo face a new team – Lionesses Polo. Hesketh Polo dominated the first half of the game and the penultimate chukker saw a Lionesses make a comeback as they took the lead at 3 goals to 2.5. Lauren Dickson broke the lead during the fourth chukker only to be reciprocated by a goal from Georgina

Brittany. With a few seconds left on clock, Lee Slimmings scored a goal that sealed Hesketh‘s claim to the Ladies Charity Cup 2021 trophy with a final score of 4.5 – 4.

Fatima Al Hamadi, a patient representative from SEHA, awarded the teams of the day. Georgina Brittany was the most valuable player. Madel, an Al Habtoor Polo Academy horse was the Best Playing Pony of the day. The winners received gifts from Black Hound Sports Dubai, Biologique Recherche, and The Bunch Box.

The Club also hosted a Charity Auction for the benefit of its charity partner. The auction featured beautiful works of art from the Art Connects Women collection donated by Zee Arts Gallery. Valuable polo memorabilia signed by polo superstars such as Pablo Mac Donough, the 10-goalers from the Pieres clan, Facundo Sola and Alfredo Cappella, were also showcased at the auction.

Narrow win for Hesketh Polo, ending the game with a half goal lead against Lionesses Polo. 29 October 2021, Dubai, UAE: The third edition of the Ladies Charity Cup, held…

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Dubai Polo Gold Cup Announces the IFZA Silver Cup 2021 Tournament Fixture at the Press Conference

19. January 2021

• International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) onboard as the Title Sponsor of the tournament
• Al Shirawi Contracting LLC joined as Main Sponsor

18 January 2021, Dubai, UAE: The Dubai Polo Gold Cup (DPGC) organization officially kick-started its high-goal season with the Silver Cup’s annual launch during the customary press conference and live draw which took place on Monday, January 18th at the Al Habtoor Polo Resort.

On its 11th year, the Silver Cup is part of the DPGC Series held under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai.

Five tournaments fall under the umbrella of the prestigious DPGC Series:

• IFZA Silver Cup (18 goal handicap), which will run from January 22nd to February 5th
• Polo Masters Cup (6-8 goal handicap) on February 7th to 12th
• IFZA Gold Cup (18-goal handicap) from February 14th to March 5th
• Dubai Challenge Cup (8-10-goal handicap) from March 13th to 20th
• Dubai Cup (6-8 goal handicap) from March 31st to April 9th, 2021.

The DPGC Series in the UAE is one of only five tournaments worldwide played in the WPT Championship Cup category. It is on a par with world-class events held in Argentina, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States. The DPGC series started in 2009 with tournaments carrying a handicap of 10-12 goals and has grown to host teams playing in 18-goal handicap matches.

Mohammed K. Al Habtoor, founder of the DPGC Series and patron of the Habtoor Polo team, said: “We are in high spirits about hosting our high-goal season after a long withdrawal from sporting events in the past year. We will be seeing new and returning faces on the polo field in the coming days. Top-ranking World Polo Tour players, including Facundo Sola (ranked no. 18 in the world), Alfredo Capella Barabucci

(ranked no. 27), who are both 9-goal handicap players; Alejandro Muzzio (ranked no. 30), and many others who have come directly from the Argentine Open will be playing on our fields,”He added: “We very grateful for the continued support of our sponsors, partners and the unbeatable enthusiasm of six polo teams participating in the Silver Cup 2021 tournament. I am particularly honoured to welcome International Free Zone Authority as the Title Sponsor of the Silver Cup 2021. Having the backing of one of the UAE’s leading Free Zone Authorities in our quest of delivering world class polo in the Middle East is a great testament to our tournament’s success.”

Martin G. Pedersen, Chairman of IFZA, states: “Both the Silver Cup and the Dubai Gold Cup bring a particular group of people together – people who have incredible skills and mastery of the sport – to Dubai’s dynamic landscape. In a similar manner, IFZA has a long-standing dedication to excellence in what we do, with skills and knowledge that continuously improve the way we and our customers to do business from the UAE. Our position as the Free Zone of choice for businesses here and abroad makes this collaboration with these world-class tournaments a win-win proposition.”

„A tournament that is globally recognised and that puts UAE at the forefront of the international polo circuit, Al Shirawi too, with its world-class services helps put UAE on the global stage, with respect to the construction and services industry. „A sport that exuberates strength and stability through its very form, needs support by a brand that mirrors the exact same values, which makes Al Shirawi Contracting Company L.L.C an apt fitment as the main sponsor for the esteemed event.

After having made a mark in the construction industry with our expert waterproofing services, we will now be playing a crucial role in the service industry with our excellent Futureproofing services. Our futureproofing services and our global partner MAXON Technologies‘ anti-corrosive coating together form a strong bond that helps preserve your built assets so that they stay as sturdy and magnificent as they are today. Being one of the leading players in the construction and service industry, our collaboration with such eminent events marks us on the global map and makes this event a grand success,” stated by Pramodh Idicheria, COO, Al Shirawi Group.

The final of the Silver Cup will be played on Friday, February 5th, 2021 at the grounds of Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club.

The list of six participating teams in the Silver Cup 2021 includes:

• UAE Polo Team (Patron: HH Sheikha Maitha Bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum)
• Bangash Polo Team (Patron: Haider Bangash)
• Dubai Wolves Polo Team by Cafu (Patron: Habtoor Al Habtoor)
• Habtoor Polo Team (Patron: Mohammed Al Habtoor)
• IFZA Polo Team (Patron: Rashid Al Habtoor)Zedan Polo Team (Patron: Amr Zedan)

The final of the Silver Cup will be played on Friday, February 5th, 2021 at the grounds of Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club.

The list of six participating teams in the Silver Cup 2021 includes:

The Silver Cup is played under the Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA) banner, with strict international supervision according to the HPA rules and provision of its umpires. The tournament falls under World Polo Tour’s WPT Cup Category. The Silver Cup winners are awarded 60 points, finalists with 30 points, semi-finalists with 15 points and the rest of the players with 8 points.

• International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) onboard as the Title Sponsor of the tournament • Al Shirawi Contracting LLC joined as Main Sponsor 18 January 2021, Dubai, UAE: The Dubai…

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Dubai Polo Gold Cup Welcomes Standard Chartered Bank as the Title Sponsor of the Prestigious Gold Cup 2020

13. January 2020

Standard Chartered Bank has been announced as the Title Sponsor of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup (Dubai Open) Tournament in 2020. The Dubai Open is the most coveted trophy of the five tournaments under the umbrella of the prestigious Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series.

The highly anticipated Standard Chartered Gold Cup 2020 will run from 16 February to 6 March, with participation from some of the world’s top teams and players, making it a stellar highlight on Dubai’s 2020 polo calendar.

The Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series tournaments, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, has grown to become the region’s premier set of polo competitions attracting VIPs, celebrities, society figures, corporate executives and members of the press from around the world.

The Dubai Open — now in its eleventh edition — is certified by the World Polo Tour (WPT) since 2012 and played under the banner of the Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA), adhering to its rules and provision of its umpires. It is also part of the WPT Championship Cup, considered the highest competition in terms of points and awards.

“We are honoured to welcome Standard Chartered Bank as our Title Sponsor of the Gold Cup 2020. Such a prominent partnership is aligned with our quest in keeping UAE at the forefront of the international polo playing scene over the past 10 years” said Mohammed K. Al Habtoor, Vice Chairman and CEO of Al Habtoor Group.

Commenting on the sponsorship, “At Standard Chartered Private Bank, we are very pleased to be the title sponsor of the Standard Chartered Gold Cup 2020.

This prestigious tournament perfectly matches with the DNA of our brand and our strategy to drive the acceleration of our business growth in the MENA region.” said Ali Hammad, Market Head, Private Banking, Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

“The partnership will contribute to develop and strengthen the presence of our brand in this region and especially in the UAE, one of our main markets.” He added.

Standard Chartered Private Bank
Standard Chartered Private Bank provides private banking services to clients across Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe, through onshore booking centres in Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, India, London, and Jersey. We also offer global Trust and Fiduciary capabilities through our Singapore centre.

Our aspiration to be the private bank of choice among generations of entrepreneurs is built on Standard Chartered’s inherent strengths: a heritage of some 160 years in international banking, a presence in 60 of the world’s most dynamic markets, and a strong understanding of growth markets. Through our global team of around 1000 employees, our relationship managers, investment advisors and product specialists have a deep understanding of our footprint markets and client needs, enabling them to connect our clients to an extensive range of wealth opportunities across our network.

For more information, please visit: www.sc.com/privatebank

Dubai Polo Gold Cup
The Dubai Polo Gold Cup (DPGC) was founded in 2009 by Mohammed K. Al Habtoor, patron of Habtoor Polo team. Year on year, the tournament has reached new heights. In 2012, the Gold Cup was recognized by the World Polo Tour (WPT. In 2014, the Gold Cup tournament was credited the highest competition in terms of points within the WPT Challenge Cup category, elevating it to 50 points for the winner. 2015 saw the Gold Cup upgraded from ‘Challenge Cup’ to the highly coveted ‘WPT Cup’, resulting in winners receiving 60 points. In 2017, the tournament was moved up to WPT Championship Cup – the highest competition in terms of points, awarding its winners 80 points. The Silver Cup and the Dubai Challenge Cup are ranked under the ‘WPT Challenge Cup’ category – with winners receiving 50 and 20 points respectively. The DPGC is proud to be the only tournament series with this exclusive accreditation in the GCC and MENA Region, ranking it among the best polo tournaments worldwide.

For more information: http://dubaipologoldcup.com/