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LIVESTREAM: Albwardy brothers meet in today’s final

14. December 2018

POLO+10 LIVESTREAM of the Beach Polo Cup Dubai 2018:
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Dynamic kick off of the Tonino Lamborghini Residences Dubai – Beach Polo Cup Dubai 2018, presented by Oriental Pearls.

Glamour, thrilling matches and excitement take center stage when the biggest beach polo tournament in the world kicked off yesterday evening under floodlight at Dubai Marina. The uniquely set up polo arena was extended this year with a huge public grandstand which offers the audience free entry to the polo action. The chukkas of the two days competition will be TV broadcasted in 77 countries.

In front of an enthusiastic crowd the beach polo matches with four teams and players from seven countries started after a glamorous red carpet reception with the dynmic encounter of Altaaqa Global and HILLS Advertising L.L.C, featuring team captain Tariq Albwardy, Sam Instone from the UK and Ramiro Cordero, newly based in the UAE as instructor at the Desert Palm Polo Club. After a 4-4 score at the end of the second chukka, HILLS Advertising L.L.C could take the lead and dominate the game against team captain Faris Al Yabhouni, Michael Nseir from Lebanon and Santiago Gomez Romero from then on. What a powerful drive! With a 12-5 final score, Tariq Albwardy’s team proofed their clear advantage and qualified for the final.

In the second match of the day team Tonino Lamborghini Residences with Rashid Albwardy (TC) Saoud Khoory and Maxi Malacalza from Argentina met team Lindt Chocolate. The „sweetest“ teamsponsor of the Beach Polo Cup 2018 presened the first ever female player in the tournament, Dr Sabine Schaffer from Austria, playing alongside her teammates Jan Bladen and Tomy Iriarte. With two goals apiece after the first chukka, team Tonino Lamborghini Residences broke the tie and got up to a cracking start in the second chukka. Though team Lindt did not give up the fight, Rashid Albwardy and his team remained in the driving seat and gained their ticket for the final with a 10-5 final score.

In the matchbreak the audience was surprised by sparky and powerful artistic horse actions in a spectacular lightshow. Gaby Katiela, Tournament Director of the Beach Polo Cup Dubai: „With the new grandstand and free entry we want to contribute to the public and demonstrate how pure and dynamic, fun and thrilling beach polo is. People cheered up and supported the teams and we invite everyboday to pass by and enjoy the finals today.“

Today, doors open at 5pm and polomatches start at 6pm. With their teams Tonino Lamborghini Residences and HILLS Advertising L.L.C, the two Albwardy brothers will meet in the final and play for the trophy. Before the big showdown, Lindt and Altaaqa Global will compete for the third place.

„We expect thrilling matches and an awesome After Party. Watch the Matches LIVE from 6 pm on TV or Livestream!“

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The electrifying polo experience in Dubai starts tomorrow

11. December 2018

The Tonino Lamborghini Residences Dubai Beach Polo Cup Dubai 2018, presented by Oriental Pearls, starts on Wednesday evening with the glamorous Player’s Presentation at the Desert Palm Polo Club.

Then, on Thursday 13^thand Friday 14^thDecember, the following two action packed polo days with thrilling matches guarantee excitement at the stunning purpose built polo arena at the Skydive Dubai. The brothers Tariq and Rashid Albwardy from the Desert Palm Polo Club return as the 2017 title defenders. This year, they will compete in different teams for the coveted trophy. Three consecutive years, Tariq Albwardy and his team made it to the very top of the podium. Next weekend, he will play for Team Hills Advertising L.L.C alongside Sam Instone from the UK, who is a very well known player in Dubai and the Argentinean Ramiro Cordero, new local instructor and professional 5-goaler at the Desert Palm Polo Club.

The captain of Team Tonino Lamborghini Residences Dubai, Rashid Albwardy, will of courseplay to win as well and to relegate his brother Tariq to second place. Together with Saoud Khoory (UAE), who starts in the Dubai Beach Polo Cup for the fourth time and Maxi Malacalza from Argentina, this young team has agreed to take on the big task to emerge victorious.

Also a well known face at the Beach Polo Cup in Dubai ist the UK based polo expert, player and commentator Jan-Erik Franck. He is already very much looking forward to the uniqie polo setting at the Dubai Marina: „Last year, tournament directors Gaby and Sam Katiela have once again raised the barr making the Beach Polo Cup Dubai 2017 an exceptional and amazing experience. The atmosphere in the stands and the action on the field was electrifying and enjoyed by everyone. We are excited to get the 2018 matches started.“

This year, the programm of the 2018 polo spectacle will be extended by a holiday market which offers a colourful choice of gifts, handcrafts and souvenirs. Gaby Katiela: „Tension is rising and we cannot wait to let the first bell start the polo action on Thurday evening under the arena’s floodlight. Many thanks to all our sponsors,partners and friends for supporting this event which we think is going to be a milestone in Dubai’s polo performance.“

The matches will be livestreamed on the Website
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The Tonino Lamborghini Residences Dubai Beach Polo Cup Dubai 2018, presented by Oriental Pearls, starts on Wednesday evening with the glamorous Player’s Presentation at the Desert Palm Polo Club. Then, on…

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The Beach Polo spectacle returns to the Dubai Marina

6. December 2018

A thrill of anticipation: The Tonino Lamborghini Residences Dubai Beach Polo Cup Dubai 2018, presented by Oriental Pearls, December 13th – 14th.

One of the most spectacular Polo Events in the world is coming up in Dubai on 13th and 14th December 2018. For more than a decade the Beach Polo Cup Dubai has been a part of the prestigious sporting events calendar in the region. Due to an immense transformation of the event and growth in the vibrant city of Dubai over time, tournament organisers Gaby and Sam Katiela have shifted the date to December last year. Now, the Beach Polo Cup in Dubai is constantly pushing the limits at the purpose built arena at Skydive Dubai.

Four polo teams featuring local as well as players from all over the world will compete for the Beach Polo Cup Trophy 2018. Fun thrilling and exciting polo matches capture the imagination of the enthusiastic audience and the elegant atmosphere in front of the stunning backdrop of Dubai’s skyscrapers creates a unique and unforgettable polo experience.

Last year’s winners Tariq and Rashid Albwardy from the Desert Palm Polo Club are competing against each other in different teams this year (Team Hills and the Title Sponsor Team Tonino Lamborghini Residences Dubai). The sons of Ali Albwardy have participated in the major polo tournament worldwide and are experienced and successful players since many years.

Team Lindt welcomes the first ever female player of the Beach Polo Cup Dubai, Dr. Sabine Schaffer from Austria. She plays together with Jan Bladen (Switzerland/England) and Argentinean Tomas Iriarte.
Team Altaaqa global is fearturing Faris Al Yabhouni, who is Emirati Owner & Patron of the Abu Dhabi Polo Team. He is this year’s “Newbie” to the Beach Polo Cup Dubai. Al Yabhouni is playing alongside his teammates Rashed Al Sayegh (UAE) and the 4-Goaler Santiago Gomez Romero from Argentina. “Santi” is returning to Dubai for the 7th year and will be a great tactical support for his team.

This year, the organisers surprise visitors and guests with a new idea. “We are delighted to announce the Beach Polo Cup Dubai will be hosting a Holiday Market for the first time. The market will offer fun and interesting trends, arts & crafts, jewelry, holiday gift ideas, toys, home decor, health & wellness products and of course anything related to horse and rider.” During the polo matches the half time shows will amaze the guests again as every year.

The Beach Polo Cup Dubai 2018 will once again be held under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council. Beach Polo was played in 2004 for the first time ever on the sands of Dubai. “Beach Polo in a way changes the perception of traditional Polo as it is more relaxed and accessible to a huge audience and as well younger people. Beach Polo offers a modern take on an old and privileged social experience.”

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Teams: Tonino Lamborghini Residences Dubai Beach Polo Cup Dubai 2018, presented by Oriental Pearls