Results from Day 1 of Emirates Open Polo

DATE & TIME	GAME	TEAM	SCORE		TEAM	SCORE	FIELD
SUN 23-3-14
4:30 PM	1	Bin Drai Polo	8	vs	Zedan Polo	7	No.1
6:00 PM	2	UAE Polo	9	vs	Desert Palm 1	7	No.2

@BritishPoloDay in Abu Dhabi - More great pictures @GhantootPolo

@GhantootPolo - Emirates Open Polo Championship 2014 - Gets underway today

Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club with the support of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council; Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club is organizing during the period starting from March 23rd until 4th of April, the 13th Emirates Open Polo Championship, with the strong participation of Local and GCC Polo Teams, with Ghantoot carrying the golden title. The tournament has 9 teams as follows: Ghantoot Basti Team, UAE Team, The Saudi Edrees Team, Al Habtoor Team, Abu Dhabi Team, Bin Drai Team, The Saudi Zedan Team, and Desert Palm Team, which involved two teams (1 and 2).

As it was confirmed during the press conference held by the club's headquarters in Ghantoot yesterday morning in the presence of HE / Saeed bin Hofan Al Mansouri Vice Chairman of Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, Mr. Ahmed Al Nuaimi, Managing Director of the club in addition to Ghantoot Al Basti Polo player Francisco and the official Partner of Al Basti Equiworld.

H.E Al Mansouri passed his greetings of His Highness Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan throughout the opening statement in the conference, wishing success for the annual tournament as well as the participating teams besides continuous achievements for the Emirati Polo through the continuous tournaments across the country, which extended to the Gulf Countries which is contributing to the boom of Polo locally, in Gulf and Arab countries and reaching up to advanced regional and international levels. Adding that the participation of nine teams in the tournament, confirms the growth in the Polo that is experiencing a lot of improvement due to the support provided from the game officials, institutions and national companies.

Added H.E Vice Chairman of the club - it's a great opportunity to extend our thanks to the Abu Dhabi Sports Council; chaired by H.H Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan and who is as well the Chairman of the Board of The Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation to provide massive support and witness a great booming which is taking place in the youth sector and sports as well, great thanks to the patronage and guidance of H.H Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. All this has a great impact for the renaissance and development in Sport Clubs in the region which is reflected as great achievements recorded by Emarati athletes in various Local and International sport events.

Finally H.E Al Mansouri thanked all the partners the success during the season, and in particular the sponsors of Emirates Open Polo Championship, led by the official sponsor of the tournament Al Basti Equiworld, The media sponsor Polo +10 the Polo Magazine, the Emirates Heritage Club, Emirates Motor Company ( Mercedes-Benz ) as well as all supporters, adding H.E Bin Hoofan his appreciation to all those who have been contributing to the successes of the club especially Abu Dhabi Police , Health services , and the media .

Emirates Open Polo Championship 2014
DATE & TIME	TEAM		TEAM
SUN 23-3-14
4:30 PM	Bin Drai Polo	vs	Zedan Polo
6:00 PM	UAE Polo	vs	Desert Palm 1
MON 24-3-14
4:30 PM	Desert Palm 2	vs	Edrees Polo
TUE 25-3-14
4:30 PM	UAE Polo	vs	Abu Dhabi Polo
6:00 PM	Bin Dari Polo	vs	Al Habtoor Polo
WED 26-3-14
6:00 PM	Desert Palm 2	vs	Ghantoot Al Basti
THU 27-3-14
4:30 PM	Desert Palm 1	vs	Abu Dhabi Polo
6:00 PM	Zedan Polo	vs	Al Habtoor Polo
FRI 28-3-14
6:00 PM	Edrees Polo	vs	Ghantoot Al Basti
SUN 30-3-14
4:30 PM	3rd Qualified Team	vs	6th Qualified Team
6:00 PM	4th Qualified Team	vs	5th Qualified Team
MON 31-3-14
4:30 PM	1st Qualified Team	vs	8th Qualified Team
6:00 PM	2nd Qualified Team	vs	7th Qualifeid Team
WED 2-4-14
4:30 PM	Winner Qf 1	vs	Winner Qf 4
6:00 PM	Winner Qf 2	vs	Winner Qf 3
FRI 4-4-14
4:00 PM	final subs	vs	final subs
6:00 PM	final	vs	final

@BeachPoloCup Beach Polo Fashion

Gabriela Katiela of mamemo productions, founders and organisers of the upcoming Julius Baer Beach Polo Cup Dubai 2014 presented by Cadillac, gives us her fashion tips to make sure you’re one to be noticed amongst the crowds at the upcoming glitz-filled event.

The Beach Polo Cup Dubai is only just around the corner and for many, the number one question has got to be: “what do I wear?”

This is an event that combines a beautiful beach setting, breath-taking horses, delicious cuisine, live entertainment and an unforgettable polo competition.

So what are the fashion dos and don'ts for this prestigious event?

First of all, keep in mind that you are not attending a horse race and you are not simply going to the beach… You are going to the Julius Baer Beach Polo Cup Dubai 2014 presented by Cadillac!  The season’s most anticipated and luxurious happening!

Dressing for this occasion needs to be thought out and detailed. This event is an opportunity to display your taste and fashion sense to an international crowd. People will notice what you wear! And in this case, a fashion mistake could follow you around for a long time!

Therefore, we have provided our beloved guests with some suggestions as to what to wear to this wonderful occasion.

1.      Remember the perfect little black dress? If you can find the perfect little white dress, then you will fit right in

2.      Smart – casual is definitely the way to go…  a pair of jeans with a preppy blazer is an internationally acclaimed look for the polo games

3.      Add some colour to the occasion! We encourage you to project a colourful mood through your clothes

4.      Glitters and sparks belong to the nightclubs.  Nevertheless, if decently combined its a la mode!

5.      Remember that just because it’s called Beach Polo, it doesn’t mean you’re going to the beach!

6.      High heels are always great, but consider that you are going to a Beach Polo. Less is more and flats can be as sexy as killer heels

7.      There is nothing more elegant and attractive than a man wearing a white suit and a Panama hat!

8.      We do like fascinators but remember you’re at beach polo and not at the races!

9.      Most important – wear your smile!

Tickets are available to purchase now from Platinum List. 

@DubaiGoldCup Habtoor Polo and Ghantoot ADCB will play the Bentley Emirates Gold Cup Final

Habtoor Polo and Ghantoot ADCB will play tomorrow the final of the Bentley Emirates Gold Cup, the most
important tournament of the UAE polo season. The final, the most important match of the Gold Cup, will start at 4 pm in the main field of the Dubai Polo &  Equestrian Club.

Habtoor Polo and Ghantoot ADCB will be, one more year, face to face in the great final.

 Picture by Gonzalo Etcheverry/DPGC2014

This two teams have been the main players in the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series in the last two years.
Ghantoot ADCB won the 2013 Gold Cup and the Mc Laren Silver Cup this year. Habtoor Polo was  Silver Cup champions in 2013 and reached the Gold Cup finals the same season. This year, patron Mohammed Al Habtoor team won the Hildon Cup and will play again the final of the Bentley Emirates Gold Cup.

Teams are already confirmed for the great final starting at 4 pm.  abtoor Polo foursome is made by Mohammed Al Habtoor, Marcos Panelo, Francisco Elizalde and Guillermo Cuitiño.
Ghantoot ADCB line up with Ali Al Merri, Oscar Colombres, Facundo Sola and Pelayo Berazadi.
But the action in the great day of the Bentley Emirates Gold Cup will start early.
Gates at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club will open at 10 am.
At 1 pm a Camel Show followed by a Cheerleaders show will set up a great atmosphere for the Bentley
Emirates Gold Cup final.
Previous to the great match, Mahra Polo and Bin Drai Polo will play the Power Horse Cup Final. Patron Rashid Al Habtoor team and patron Saeed Bin Drai team will be face to face from 2 pm in field 2 of
the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club.

@BeachPoloCupBeach Polo action set to hit the sands of Dubai

 

·         Julius Baer Beach Polo Cup Dubai 2014 presented by Cadillac announced under the support of Dubai Sports Council

The Dubai Sports Council and mamemo productions today announced the Julius Baer Beach Polo Cup Dubai 2014 presented by Cadillac, will take place this April 11-12.

 

2014 is a particularly special year, marking 10 years since the Beach Polo Cup was conceived and created in Dubai. At this point in its relatively short history,it has grown to become a worldwide phenomenon and is now held in 30 cities around the world.

2013 marked the event’s return to Dubai and this year, hosts and founders mamemo productions have relocated to new iconic venue, Sky Dive Dubai, home to many international sporting events, where the world’s largest beach polo venue is being built especially for the tournament.

Announcing Dubai Sports Council’s full support of the event, mamemo productions’ managing &creative director Sam Katiela, creator &founder of the Beach Polo Cup Dubai, said: “We are extremely proud that we are now officially under the support of the Dubai Sports Council, which is chaired by HH. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and chairman of the Dubai Executive Council.’’

“This will push the tournament to a totally different level, giving it the awareness it deserves, because this is an event of Dubai and the UAE. This event represents the strengths, the spirit, and the passion for sport that the UAE is proud of and gives a message for the world that Dubai is home to some of the best, international, high class events in the world.’’

Mr. Ghazi Al Madani of Dubai Sports Council stated:“The Dubai Sports Council wholeheartedly supports sporting events that complement its own agenda of sporting activities throughout the year. The fact that this tournament was created in Dubai by mamemo productions and has witnessed a remarkable growth has encouraged us to give our full support to its current edition and provide them with means to success. Its novel idea and outstanding level of organization has made it an important addition to the sporting calendar in Dubai and a vivid example of events that make Dubai a sporting destination.”

 

mamemo productions is also proud to announce Swiss Private Bank Julius Baer is again the title sponsor for the 2014 edition, as well as one of the team sponsors.

Daniel Savary, Head of Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East and Africa (EMMEA), Bank Julius Baer, said: “We, at Julius Baer, have chosen to sponsor polo globally because of its dynamics and consciousness of tradition, which are in line with our values of always striving to achieve excellence. Therefore, we are delighted to showcase our affinity to the sport in the UAE through the sponsorship of the Julius Baer Beach Polo Cup for a second consecutive year and further highlight our commitment to the country, as well as the wider region.’’

The tournament also welcomes car brand Cadillac on board as official presenting sponsorof the tournament.

With an even bigger setup for both Shams and Majlis areas, this year’s tournament will definitely be an exciting experience for fans of all ages.

The polo games will begin at sunset this year, giving spectators an afternoon of up-close polo, entertainment and family fun – including a fully managed 400square meter kid’s area.

“Last year’s tournament already exceeded many expectations but we are committed to continue to break new grounds and set the bar,” Katiela added.

With the event attracting polo professionals from all over the world, the tournament will also see patrons from last year play again, including top pro’s from Argentina – deemed the superstars of the polo arena.

Tickets are available to purchase now from Platinum List.

For more information on the Julius Baer Beach Polo Cup Dubai 2014 Presented by Cadillac, please visit: www.beachpolo.net .

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