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Defending Champion POLO PARK ZURICH at the POLO RIDER CUP

17. January 2022

The defending Champion, Polo Park Zurich, will join Las Brisas Polo Club of Chicago (USA), Hamburger Polo Club (GER), Evviva Polo St. Moritz (SUI), Deauville International Polo Club (FRA) and Polo Club of Chantilly in the field of the 2022 POLO RIDER CUP, which will be held from 8 to 18 June 2022 at the Polo Club of Chantilly, north of Paris (France).

The Polo Park Zurich team will comprise the following players:

1. Richard Harris (0), USA

2. Elena Venot (+1), FRA

3. Miguel Amieva (+4), ARG

4. Min Podesta (+7), ARG

Richard Harris, Captain of Polo Park Zurich, comments: “It is a great honor to defend our Polo Rider Cup title this coming year! This is quickly becoming one of the top polo tournaments in the world and we are impressed with the organization and thoughtful attention to detail that Benoît Perrier and Olivier Godallier of GAME POLO have put into the tournament. Our team is prepared, ready to play, and most importantly to have fun. We look forward to seeing everyone again in June.”

Sébastien Le Page, President of Polo Park Zurich, comments: “It is with mixed feelings of pleasure, pride and anxiety that Polo Park Zürich comes to defend its title at the POLO RIDER CUP 2022. Having won the first installment means that all the other teams will be gunning for us this year! But the strong foundation of Min Podesta, who just qualified PPZ for the Triple Crown in Argentina, Elena Venot, who won for PPZ, amongst others, the Women Open de France in Chantilly, and Richard Harris, who captained PPZ brilliantly last year in the POLO RIDER CUP, gives the team a chance to perform well. They are joined by Miguel Amieva, who is building a very strong relationship with PPZ as we work on a reciprocal deal between his club in Mallorca and PPZ. Unfortunately, the questionable increase in handicap of Tachu Solari in France means that he cannot defend his title. However, we are confident that PPZ will be well represented on and off-the field by these extremely talented individuals. Hopp PPZ!”

Benoît Perrier, CEO & Co-Founder of GAME POLO, comments: “Polo Park Zurich are back in 2022 to defend their title. The team will have three players of the 2021 edition with their Captain, Richard Harris, Min Podesta, one of the best players in the competition, who won La Camara de Diputados in Argentina, and Elena Venot, the best female French player. The last player is the strong back Miguel Amieva, a very experienced and well mounted player. Horsepower is one of their strong points, with ponies from the Zurich organization. We thank Richard Harris and the president Sébastien Lepage for this new participation in 2022. Polo Park Zurich is a very active and international club in Europe with a strong organization and facilities, a long polo history and an excellent social and club life. Zurich is one of the best towns for its quality of life in Europe.”

For more information, please contact GAME POLO at: neus@game-polo.com

The defending Champion, Polo Park Zurich, will join Las Brisas Polo Club of Chicago (USA), Hamburger Polo Club (GER), Evviva Polo St. Moritz (SUI), Deauville International Polo Club (FRA) and…

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2022 POLO RIDER CUP / EVVIVA POLO ST. MORITZ

17. December 2021

EVVIVA POLO ST. MORITZ back on board for the 2022 POLO RIDER CUP

Evviva Polo St. Moritz (SUI) is back on board, joining Las Brisas Polo Club of Chicago (USA), Hamburger Polo Club (GER) in the field of the 2022 POLO RIDER CUP, which will be held from 8 to 18 June 2022 at the Polo Club of Chantilly, north of Paris.

The Evviva Polo St. Moritz team will comprise the following players:

1. Andy Bihrer (0) SUI
2. TBA (5) ARG
3. Martin Aguerre Hijo (7) ARG
4. Tommy Rinderknecht (0) SUI

Tommy Rinderknecht, Captain of Evviva Polo St. Moritz, comments: “Evviva Polo St. Moritz is very happy to return to the POLO RIDER CUP with a competitive team. Andi Bihrer and Tommy Rinderknecht, the two lawyers from Switzerland who are actively involved with the organization of the famous Snow Polo World Cup on the last weekend in January 2022, will take part in the POLO RIDER CUP again with a team led by the 7-goaler Martin Aguerre and another strong 5‑goaler. As a preparation, the Evviva team will participate, among other tournaments, in the Lawyers Polo Cup in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa in the spring of next year.”

Benoît Perrier, CEO & Co-Founder of GAME POLO, comments: “We are proud to count on the participation of Evviva Polo St. Moritz for the second edition. The organisation and line-up are structured around Martin Aguerre Hijo, with two Swiss and another Argentine player. The team is highly motivated, and its great ponies are also a strong asset for the tournament as well as a part of their experience.”

For more information, please contact GAME POLO at: neus@game-polo.com

EVVIVA POLO ST. MORITZ back on board for the 2022 POLO RIDER CUP Evviva Polo St. Moritz (SUI) is back on board, joining Las Brisas Polo Club of Chicago…

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2022 POLO RIDER CUP / HAMBURGER POLO CLUB

10. December 2021

Hamburger Polo Club (GER) has joined Las Brisas Polo Club of Chicago (USA) in the field of the 2022 POLO RIDER CUP, which will be held from 8 to 18 June 2022 at the Polo Club of Chantilly, north of Paris.

The Hamburger Polo Club team will comprise the following players:

Caesar Crasemann Hand. 4 GER
Heinrich Dumrath Hand. 4 GER
Caspar Crasemann Hand. 4 GER
Daniel Crasemann Hand. 0 GER

Daniel Crasemann, Captain of Hamburger Polo Club, comments: “It’s a great challenge for our team to return to the POLO RIDER CUP, potentially the new ‘grand slam’ of European Polo and probably one of the best-organized tournaments of our continent. We are very happy to support all the work and effort that Olivier, Benoît and their team are putting into this special event.”

Benoît Perrier, CEO & Co-Founder of GAME POLO, comments: “The Hamburger Polo Club is a strong combination, with four German players in tip-top condition, who know each other well and have excellent ponies. The club has a very offensive line-up with their centre-forwards and extensive playing experience. The Hamburger Polo Club is definitely a very competitive team. We are very proud to welcome them with their captain Daniel Crasemann for the second edition of the POLO RIDER CUP. The Hamburger Polo Club has been part of the POLO RIDER CUP’s history right from the start.”

For more information, please contact GAME POLO at: neus@game-polo.com

Hamburger Polo Club (GER) has joined Las Brisas Polo Club of Chicago (USA) in the field of the 2022 POLO RIDER CUP, which will be held from 8 to 18 June 2022…

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An incredible range of broadcasters will take the POLO RIDER CUP to fans worldwide

12. June 2021

POLO RIDER CUP is delighted to announce extensive TV coverage for the first edition of this unique 10-day international competition that kicks off on Thursday 10th June in the spectacular fields of the Polo Club of Chantilly.

With a large number of digital and linear television channels that will bring viewers closer to the action with live commentary, fans will be able to stream the action across different platforms, live, daily news and highlights magazine.

POLO RIDER CUP is keen to bring and deliver exclusive content to a wider audience and make the sport of polo better known worldwide. The broadcasters and platforms listed below are ready to provide unique coverage of the 30 games to fans from all across the globe:

LeFigaro.fr: France

France3 Hauts de France: (Final Only)

PoloLineTV: Argentina, UK, Germany, USA, UAE, Thailand, Malaysia, France, Australia, Spain

Horse&Country: UK, Ireland, USA, Australia, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands

HorseTV: Italy, Germany, UAE, KSA, Oman, Finland, USA

ClipMyHorse.TV: Germany, USA, Australia, France, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, UAE, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Sweden, Russia, Portugal, Brazil, Poland, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Norway

Global Polo TV: USA, Canada, Mexico, Barbados, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chili, Uruguay, France, Germany, Spain, UK, Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, Brunei, Pakistan, Kenya, Nigeria

SportDeutchland.TV: Germany

beIN Sports: USA, Canada, Turkey, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, East Timor, Hong Kong

BT Sports: UK, Ireland

RTVE: Spain

Olivier Godallier, President & Co-Founder of GAME Polo, comments: “We are thrilled to have this incredible quality of broadcasters worldwide. It is a great pleasure to welcome all of them on board. With this amazing response from the Media partners, we are sure and confident that we are on the right track to achieve an outstanding milestone in polo club competition at the international level.”

For more information, please contact GAME Polo at: media@game-polo.com

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POLO RIDER CUP is delighted to announce extensive TV coverage for the first edition of this unique 10-day international competition that kicks off on Thursday 10th June in the spectacular…

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BT SPORT will air the POLO RIDER CUP

4. June 2021

BT Sport will air the ‘Highlights’ magazine of the 2021 POLO RIDER CUP in UK and Ireland, which will be held from 10 to 20 June 2021 at the Polo Club of Chantilly, north of Paris.

Under the aegis of the Federation of International Polo, the 2021 POLO RIDER CUP will bring together, for the first time ever, the best polo clubs from around the world, including the Polo Club de Chantilly (FRA), Hamburger Polo Club (GER), Dos Lunas Polo Club (SPA), Moscow Polo Club (RUS), Evviva Polo St. Moritz (SUI), Düsseldorf Polo Club (GER), Deauville Polo Club (FRA), Las Brisas Polo Club of Chicago (USA), Empire Polo Club of Coachella Valley (USA), Polo Park Zurich (SUI), Hong Kong Polo Ass. (HKG) and La Aguada Polo Club (ARG).

Olivier Godallier, President & Co-Founder of GAME Polo, comments: “Another great asset for the POLO RIDER CUP with BT Sport who joins us as a media partner of this first edition. We continue to grow the exposure of the Polo by partnering with broadcasters like BT Sport; reaffirming that polo has its place on linear television.”

About BT Sport
Launched in 2013, BT Sport broadcasts in the UK and Republic of Ireland. BT Sport offers five linear TV channels BT Sport 1, BT Sport 2, BT Sport 3, BT Sport ESPN, BT Sport 4K UHD, six interactive BT Sport Extra channels and is available on BT TV, Sky, Virgin and Talk Talk. BT Sport is also available online and via the App on mobile and large screen devices and operates pay per view channel, BT Sport Box Office.

BT Sport has a track record of innovation, operating from one of industry’s most sophisticated sports TV studios, and delivering world-firsts around Virtual Reality, Dolby Atmos, 4K UHD and remote production. Its achievements have been recognized with awards from IBC, Promax, Music Week and more.

As well as the sole UK rights holder for the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, BT Sport offers live sport programming including the English Premier League, boxing, UFC, WWE, Gallagher Premiership Rugby, Heineken Champions Cup and MotoGP.

About BT
BT Group is the UK’s leading telecommunications and network provider and a leading provider of global communications services and solutions, serving customers in 180 countries. Its principal activities in the UK include the provision of fixed voice, mobile, broadband and TV (including Sport) and a range of products and services over converged fixed and mobile networks to consumer, business, and public sector customers. For its global customers, BT provides managed services, security and network and IT infrastructure services to support their operations all over the world. BT consists of four customer-facing units: Consumer, Enterprise, Global and its wholly owned subsidiary, Openreach, which provides access network services to over 650 communications provider customers who sell phone, broadband and Ethernet services to homes and businesses across the UK.

For the year ended 31 March 2021, BT Group’s reported revenue was £21,331m with reported profit before taxation of £1,804m. British Telecommunications plc is a wholly owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

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BT Sport will air the ‘Highlights’ magazine of the 2021 POLO RIDER CUP in UK and Ireland, which will be held from 10 to 20 June 2021 at the Polo…

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GLOBAL POLO TV will broadcast the POLO RIDER CUP

3. June 2021

The USPA broadcast network, GLOBAL POLO TV, will broadcast LIVE all the games of the 2021 POLO RIDER CUP, which will be held from 10 to 20 June 2021 at the Polo Club of Chantilly, north of Paris.

GLOBAL POLO TV is a LIVE and on-demand TV channel for polo fans around the world, notably in the United States (primary market), Canada, Mexico, Barbados, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Uruguay, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Russia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, China, Japan, India, Brunei, Pakistan, Kenya and Nigeria.

Shannon Stilson, Assistant Vice President, Marketing USPA Global Licensing, comments: “We are thrilled to broadcast the first POLO RIDER CUP on Global Polo TV. With teams competing from around the world, this international competition provides another great global polo event for our audience and the start of a great partnership.”

Olivier Godallier, President & Co-Founder of GAME Polo, comments: “We are pleased to have GLOBAL POLO TV in addition to our existing broadcasters for this first edition. This affirms our strategy to expand the visibility of polo and of the POLO RIDER CUP, the Polo World’s Cup of Clubs!”

The USPA broadcast network, GLOBAL POLO TV, will broadcast LIVE all the games of the 2021 POLO RIDER CUP, which will be held from 10 to 20 June 2021 at…

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LA AGUADA POLO CLUB rounds out the draw for the 2021 POLO RIDER CUP

18. May 2021

LA AGUADA POLO CLUB (ARG) is the last team to round out the draw for the 2021 POLO RIDER CUP, competing against the Chantilly Polo Club (FRA), Hamburger Polo Club (GER), Dos Lunas Polo Club (SPA), Moscow Polo Club (RUS), Evviva Polo St. Moritz (SUI), Düsseldorf Polo Club (GER), Las Brisas Polo Club of Chicago (USA), Empire Polo Club of Coachella Valley (USA), Deauville International Polo Club (FRA), Polo Park Zürich (SUI) and Hong Kong Polo Association (HGK). The POLO RIDER CUP will be held from 10 to 20 June 2021 at the Polo Club of Chantilly, north of Paris.

La Aguada Polo team will comprise the following players:
1. Sebastian Schneberger (0)
2. Valentin Novillo Astrada (+6)
3. Max Bosch (+3)
4. Moritz Gaedeke (+3)

Eduardo Novillo Astrada Sr comments: “As President of La Aguada Polo Club, I am very happy to have a team playing the opening edition of the POLO RIDER CUP. It is an honor, both for La Aguada and the Novillo Astrada family, with four generations playing competitive polo, to be a part of this remarkable new and challenging tournament. La Aguada, founded by my father and winners of the most coveted trophy in the world, The Triple Crown in Argentina, is extremely thankful for the invitation, and we are very much looking forward to giving our best as well as to encourage playing competitive and friendly games alongside some of the best polo clubs worldwide.”

Sebastien Schneberger, Captain of La Aguada Polo Team, comments: “I am very honored to represent La Aguada in such a unique event as the POLO RIDER CUP. La Aguada is one of the best-known polo clubs in Argentina, winners of the Triple Crown and home to the Novillo Astrada family. I am fortunate to have Valentin Novillo Astrada on my team – a loyal companion for many years now. Being part of the very first POLO RIDER CUP is a fantastic opportunity for me to position La Aguada also on a European level by competing against some of the most remarkable clubs in this new cup.”

Benoît Perrier, CEO & Co-Founder of GAME Polo, comments: “We are very proud and honored to welcome La Aguada Polo Club for this first POLO RIDER CUP. La Aguada Polo Club is a very important organization and well known internationally, a beautiful location with high-class polo pony breeding facilities. Their President, Edouardo Novillo Astrada Sr, is also the father of Eduardo Novillo Astrada Jr, the President of the AAP, the strongest polo association in the world, and it’s a real honor to welcome them as founding clubs. The lineup of the team is based on Valentin Novillo Astrada and the Captain, Sebastian Schneberger, with very competitive ponies, and an impressive polo experience in Europe where they have competed in all the main tournaments.”

For more information, please contact GAME Polo at: media@game-polo.com

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LA AGUADA POLO CLUB (ARG) is the last team to round out the draw for the 2021 POLO RIDER CUP, competing against the Chantilly Polo Club (FRA), Hamburger Polo Club…

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HONG KONG POLO joins the 2021 POLO RIDER CUP

30. April 2021

HONG KONG POLO ASSOCIATION (HKG) will be the first Asian team to play the POLO RIDER CUP, competing against the Chantilly Polo Club (FRA), Hamburger Polo Club (GER), Dos Lunas Polo Club (SPA), Moscow Polo Club (RUS), Evviva Polo St. Moritz (SUI), Düsseldorf Polo Club (GER), Las Brisas Polo Club of Chicago (USA), Empire Polo Club of Coachella Valley (USA), Deauville International Polo Club (FRA) and Polo Park Zürich (SUI). The POLO RIDER CUP will be held from 10 to 20 June 2021 at the Polo Club of Chantilly, north of Paris.

The Hong Kong Polo team will comprise the following players:

1. Cyrille Costes (0)
2. Adrien Le Gallo (+3)
3. Thierry Vetois (+3)
4. Brieuc Rigaux (+6)

Raphael Le Masne de Chermont, Vice-President of Hong Kong Polo Association, comments: “Polo was brought to Hong Kong by the British Army in the 60s and left the territory with the handover to China in 1997. Today enthusiast polo players fly the Hong Kong flag around the world like nomads from the steps of Mongolia to the fields of China and South East Asia. We are delighted to defend the Hong Kong colours at the POLO RIDER CUP in Chantilly and compete with a curation of some of the best International Polo clubs around the world.”

Cyrille Costes, Captain of Hong Kong Polo, comments: “As I live in Asia, I’m very happy and proud to be the Captain of the Hong Kong Polo team for the POLO RIDER CUP and to be playing again with my long-time friend and teammate Brieuc Rigaux.”

Benoît Perrier, CEO & Co-Founder of GAME Polo, comments : “Hong Kong is the symbol of a fast and competitive world. The team that will defend Hong Kong Polo shares its values, it’s a very structured line-up with its captain Cyrille Costes and its manager and flagship player, Brieuc Rigaux. This team has the advantage of having its entire organization based in France. The dragon polo team will not be an opponent to be underestimated.”

For more information, please contact GAME Polo at: media@game-polo.com

HONG KONG POLO ASSOCIATION (HKG) will be the first Asian team to play the POLO RIDER CUP, competing against the Chantilly Polo Club (FRA), Hamburger Polo Club (GER), Dos Lunas…

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CHÂTEAU DE FERRAND Official Wine Supplier of the 2021 POLO RIDER CUP

29. April 2021

Château de Ferrand will be the official wine supplier for the VIP Hospitality of the POLO RIDER CUP, which will be held from June 10th to 20th, 2021 at the Polo Club of Chantilly, north of Paris.

Château de Ferrand will also be the wine served at all official functions, notably the Welcome Dinner, Asado Argentino and Gala Dinner.

All the VIPs will experience the delicacy of Château de Ferrand, a “Grand Cru Classé de Saint Emilion”.

Philippe Chandon-Moët, Owner of Château de Ferrand: “Château de Ferrand is thrilled to be part of the POLO RIDER CUP first edition, as an exceptional event which will undoubtedly be a success. We shall be delighted to share our 2016 vintage: a sophisticated wine with an excellent balance on the palate between power, freshness and tannins, marking a wine made for laying down – and all in a deliciously fruity, toasted style.”

Olivier Godallier, President & Co-Founder of GAME Polo, comments: “It’s an honor to have Château de Ferrand as our official wine supplier. Château de Ferrand, a wine offering a bouquet of great classicism, combining ripe grapes with a beautiful woody note and a chalky note typical of the terroir, to give all our VIPs a great wine experience.”

“Not for France”

For more information, please contact GAME Polo at: media@game-polo.com

Château de Ferrand will be the official wine supplier for the VIP Hospitality of the POLO RIDER CUP, which will be held from June 10th to 20th, 2021 at the…

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POLO PARK ZÜRICH enters the 2021 POLO RIDER CUP

14. April 2021

POLO PARK ZÜRICH (SUI) has entered the 2021 POLO RIDER CUP, joining the Chantilly Polo Club (FRA), Hamburger Polo Club (GER), Dos Lunas Polo Club (SPA), Moscow Polo Club (RUS), Evviva Polo St. Moritz (SUI), Düsseldorf Polo Club (GER), Las Brisas Polo Club of Chicago (USA), Empire Polo Club of Coachella Valley (USA) and Deauville International Polo Club (FRA). Two Swiss squads will play the POLO RIDER CUP, which will be held from 10 to 20 June 2021 at the Polo Club of Chantilly, north of Paris.

The Polo Park Zürich team will comprise the following players:

1. Min Podesta (+7)
2. Carlos Solaris (+4)
3. Elena Venot (+1)
4. Richard Harris, TC (0)

Sébastien Le Page, President of Polo Park Zurich, comments: “Polo Park & Country Club Zürich is thrilled to have a team represented in the inaugural edition of the POLO RIDER CUP. As one of the largest Polo Clubs in Continental Europe, it was important to us to be a founding member of this great new Cup which will see the best Polo Clubs fight for this new trophy, in different locations. We know the players will fly PPZ’s colours high, on and off the field.”

Richard Harris, Captain of Polo Park Zürich: “We are very excited to represent the Polo Park Zürich at the POLO RIDER CUP. The Chantilly Polo Club always puts on great events, and we look forward to seeing everyone and having a great time.”

Benoît Perrier, CEO & Co-Founder of GAME Polo: “Polo Park Zurich Is a great and dynamic club in Europe with a strong organization and facilities, a long polo history and an excellent social and club life. Zurich is one of the best towns for its quality of life. Their President Sébastien Lepage was one of the first to support the POLO RIDER CUP project and we are convinced Polo Park Zurich would be a great location to host one of the next editions of the POLO RIDER CUP. We are extremely enthusiastic to be able to count on their team with their captain Richard Harris.”

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About POLO PARK ZURICH (https://polopark.ch)
PPZ – Those three letters stand not only for Polo Park Zürich but also for entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and development. Since it was founded in 1998, Polo Park Zürich has become the club with the most members and the most significant polo training centre in the whole of Switzerland. The club is located at the edge of Zurich’s wine region, between Ohringen near Winterthur and Hettlingen (only a 20-minute drive from Zurich). Two full-size playing fields and one smaller training field are located on a flat area covering 15 hectares. These fields are used for polo every year from May until the end of September. Polo ponies are kept in the club’s own stables, as well as at nearby farms. The ponies are cared for and trained by mostly Argentinian grooms, properly trained to this purpose. Thanks to the club’s trainer and manager Francisco Podesta, a 3-goal player from Argentina, Polo Park Zürich has since the beginning received an excellent reputation as a leading polo training centre.