Chairman's Welcome

We welcome you to share our passion for “The Kings favourite Sport”!

 It gives me great pleasure to introduce to you all to our `Royal Signature` polo tournament, held in the name of the respected and honored President of United Arab Emirates, H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. PRESIDENT OF UAE POLO CUP 2013.

The affection and care of horses is part of our cultural heritage from which we have taken inspiration to create an environment that upholds our traditional values as can be seen in the exceptional venue facilities as well as the exciting polo tournaments and exhibition matched that take place at Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club.

 This year we are proudly presenting five participating professional polo teams to the audience across the region, with significant achievement awards over the past polo seasons and constant desire to improve due their training commitment and consistency with which they pursued their polo career.

 The success of the tournament is greatly due to the unconditional support from our valuable partners, especially our Governing Partner – Abu Dhabi Sport Council along with Supporting Sponsor – Aigner Watches & Jewellery, Exclusive Media Partner - Abu Dhabi Sports TV, Exclusive International Polo TV Partner– PoloLine International, Exclusive International Polo Magazine Partner – PQ Magazine, Media Partners - Radio Stations – Dubai 92 and Al Khaleejia,  Equestrio Arabia Magazine,  Al Medmar Magazine.

I would like to pass on my sincere gratitude to all our other supporting partners as extend a warm welcome to the players, officials, special invitees and spectators.

I hope you enjoy this event surrounded by the spirit of thrilling polo action and an entertaining atmosphere designed to be a fun day out for family and friends!

The tournament`s qualifications games for the HH President of UAE Polo Cup 2013 reaches an end today, 5ht of April and is considered one of the most prestigious in the Middle East being held for the 13^th consecutive year, a “must attend” sporting and lifestyle event in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. 

 

 H.H. Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Chairman of Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club