Polo & More, Singapore 2017 Polo & More, Singapore 2017 | Page 63

Opening the world of polo to the greater French public,
the Polo Club du Domaine De Chantilly continues to
improve its standard as one of the top Clubs on the
European continent.
reflecting such a celebration. Hosting 50 days of polo from May through
to June from low level to 12 goal including three tournaments; The
PGH Cup, named after the Club’s founder, The Charity Cup and The
Coupe Laversine.
In August, the Club supports the tournaments in Deauville, before teams
converge back to the Chantilly woodlands for The French Open. Two weeks
of 16 goal polo – the highest played in Europe at the time of year – will
culminate in an exciting Final which looks set to host many of France’s top
patrons and international players. The renowned tournament will enjoy a
Final with much pomp and ceremony with the striking backdrop of the Club
and orangery pavilion as well as a beautiful party at the Terrain d’Honneur.
Book your tickets for a visit to experience polo in a truly historic setting.
This year is one not to be missed. ◼
the season, the 16 goal tournament scheduled in September features many
top Argentine players such as Polito Pieres, Lucas Monteverde, Facundo Sola
and Cubi Toccalino.
Members of the International team such as the highest rated French
players, Brieuc Rigaux and Pierre-Henry Ngoumou regularly train at the Club,
and the world’s 10 goalers are often invited for exhibition games – the Club
hosted Facundo Pieres for his first international debut –, and naturally, to
participate alongside established teams for the main tournaments.
2017 marks the Club’s 21st anniversary and the year’s schedule is
“The initial idea was to open the polo world
to a larger number of people by welcoming
spectators and making it more affordable to
both players and fans.”
Photography by ©RBpresse
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