Wednesday, November 13, 2013

The Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series 2014 in its Fifth Year of Success


Nine Teams entered this year prove success and growth of Dubai's Number 1 Polo Tournament

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai.

The Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series 2014 (Dubai Open) 16 Goal Handicap is the most prestigious international polo tournament in the in Middle East, Asia and Africa. The premier polo competition of the year involves the world's best polo teams and players battling it out to win the cup.

This is the fifth year in a row that the much anticipated event will be held. It takes place at the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club at the Arabian Ranches in Dubai. 

The tournament has grown in tandem with the city of Dubai and has quickly gained popularity and found its place on the Polo world stage. In 2012 the Dubai Gold Cup Series was recognized by the World Polo Tour (WPT).

With its exciting mix of top-class sportsmanship and glamour, it has earned a reputation as one of the most prestigious events on the international polo calendar. It’s also one of the most important annual tournaments in the region and always attracts a high profile crowd.

As always the Dubai Polo Gold Cup series promises the very best in sportsmanship, entertainment of the highest level and an atmosphere unlike any other polo event.

The series is split into two tournaments that will start next year with the Silver Cup, beginning 1st February  and ending 15th February 2014. The Gold Cup will commence on 24th February  and will end on 14th March 2014.

 Nine teams have confirmed their participation in the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series 2014:
§  Habtoor Polo Team ~ Patron Mohammed Al Habtoor
§  UAE Polo Team ~ Patron  Her Highness Sheikha Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
§  Ghantoot Polo Team ~ Patron HH Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
§  Bin Drai Polo Team ~ Patron Saeed Bin Drai
§  Mahra Polo ~ Patron Rashid Al Habtoor
§  Abu Dhabi Polo Team ~ Patron Faris Yabhouni
§  Zedan Polo Team ~ Patron Amr Zedan
§  Dubai One Polo Team ~ Patron Rashid Al Bawardi

§  Dubai Two Polo Team ~ Patron Tarik Al Bawardi 

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