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ELLERSTINA POLO CLUB will take part in the POLO RIDER CUP 2022
- Sam Sztarkman Hand. 2 FRA
- Salvador Jauretche Hand. 4 ARG
- Juan Pedro Chavanne Hand. 5 ARG
- Alex Sztarkman Hand. 1 FRA
Juan Pedro Chavanne, Captain of Ellerstina Polo Club, comments: “I am very proud to announce that this year we will be representing Ellerstina Polo Club. This giant organization based in General Rodriguez in Argentina is not only an example of competitiveness and love for polo, but also for horses and everything around them. We are very happy and grateful to have the support for this second edition of the POLO RIDER CUP and we hope to reach the highest possible level in this important competition.”
Benoît Perrier, CEO & Co-Founder of GAME POLO, comments: “A historic and emotional moment to have Ellerstina Polo Club joining the POLO RIDER CUP, a great honor and great sporting news for us. Ellerstina Polo Club has a strong line-up, with players who know each other perfectly, with the Sztarkmans, father and son, and two Argentinian players including Jota Chavanne. The team has also reinforced its ponies for this second edition and the French polo season. We wish them an excellent tournament for this second edition.”
For more information, please contact GAME POLO at: neus@game-polo.com
As one of the oldest champagne Houses in the world, Moët & Chandon is today one of the most recognized names in the world of luxury. From its founding in 1743, its winemakers have been driven by a passion to craft a collection of unique champagnes mirroring the richness and diversity of its exceptional terroir and tailored to a diverse palette of tastes and palates.
An important part of the success of Moët & Chandon has been the House’s ability to balance authenticity and contemporaneity, continuously breathing new life into its glorious past, connecting with the spirit of its era, and always staying one step ahead of its time.
In line with its spirit of success and longtime commitment to excellence in prestige sports, Moët & Chandon will bring its own special sparkle to the Village’s VIP Hospitality area and to the podium ceremonies in celebration of victory.
Olivier Godallier, President & Co-Founder of GAME POLO, comments: “We are very honored to have MOËT & CHANDON as our official champagne supplier for the next three editions of the POLO RIDER CUP. The mere mention of the name ‘Moët & Chandon’ evokes today images of festive celebrations, high-octane glamour, and success. Its presence will undoubtedly offer our VIPs a delightful experience sipping some of its exquisite champagnes.’’
“Not for France”
MAISON DÉCALÉ will design and sell a co-branded clothing line for the POLO RIDER CUP, which is already available on the official website of the POLO RIDER CUP and MAISON DÉCALÉ’s distribution channels.
MAISON DÉCALÉ will also be present at the 2022 POLO RIDER CUP with an on-site store offering a large range of merchandise during the 10-day event.
You can already buy POLO RIDER CUP apparel at https://maisondecale.com/
Olivier Godallier, President & Co-Founder of GAME POLO, comments: “We are very satisfied to be extending our partnership with MAISON DÉCALÉ for another edition, with a dedicated line of high-quality items for POLO RIDER CUP fans.”
All VIP Hospitality packages can be booked through the POLO RIDER CUP’s official website, https://www.poloridercup.com/
DAIMANI connects official providers of the VIP Hospitality packages with individuals and corporate clients, offering a wide range of Live Event Hospitality experiences worldwide, always at the best price available.
Max Muller, CEO of DAIMANI, comments: “It is a privilege to have their exceptional hospitality packages on our DAIMANI platform. While we don’t know the final selection of teams, competitors are expected to come from as far afield as France, Spain, the UK and German-speaking territories. DAIMANI is the only selling platform that offers official VIP Hospitality packages in all of these languages, and several more besides. And that’s why DAIMANI is a perfect fit not just for polo fans, but anyone wanting the very best in official VIP Hospitality, to simply click and buy.”
Olivier Godallier, President & Co-Founder of GAME POLO, comments: “We are very pleased to continue our agreement with DAIMANI and offer a great polo experience over their platform, reaching VIP customers and providing them with the best VIP Hospitality experience.”
The Berlin Polo team will comprise the following players:
- Kutlay Yaprak Hand. 0 GER/TUR
- Max Bosch Hand. 3 GER
- Valentin Novillo Astrada Hand. 6 ARG
- Moritz Gädeke Hand. 3 GER
Moritz Gädeke, Vice-President of Preußischer Polo & Country Club Berlin Brandenburg, comments: “We are very excited to represent our club in the second edition of the POLO RIDER CUP. It is a great tournament format, where we as a club can measure our abilities against other international polo clubs. I am very much looking forward to playing amongst good friends. With Valentin N.A. and Max Bosch, we will uphold the good spirit of the first edition. New to the roster, Kutlay Yaprak will be joining us as our Team Captain. Many thanks to everyone involved in the great effort to organize this outstanding event.”
Kutlay Yaprak, Captain of Berlin Polo Team, comments: “I am very happy to join the Berlin Polo team and I’m looking forward to playing the POLO RIDER CUP. I believe I am the only contestant with Turkish roots. This gives me great joy.”
Benoît Perrier, CEO & Co-Founder of GAME POLO, comments: “We are honored to welcome Berlin Polo Club. The club, led by Moritz Gädeke, is very active in Europe, organizing high-level competitions and supporting the Federation of International Polo. Kutlay Yaprak, their international team captain, will be taking part in the POLO RIDER CUP for the first time. The team is well balanced and they know each other very well, having played many tournaments together. Their pony organization is very strong.”
For more information, please contact GAME POLO at: neus@game-polo.com
BT Sport will air for the second year the 52’ Highlights Magazine of the 2022 POLO RIDER CUP in the UK and Ireland. The POLO RIDER CUP will be held from 8 to 18 June 2022 at the Polo Club of Chantilly, north of Paris (France).
The POLO RIDER CUP, under the aegis of the FIP (Federation of International Polo), will bring together the best polo clubs from around the world, notably Las Brisas Polo Club of Chicago (USA), Hamburger Polo Club (GER), Evviva Polo St. Moritz (SUI), Deauville International Polo Club (FRA), Polo Club of Chantilly (FRA), Polo Park Zürich (SUI), Empire Polo Club of Coachella Valley (USA), Araucaria Polo Club (ARG), Moscow Polo Club (RUS), Polo Club Niederweiden (AUT), with more to come.
Olivier Godallier, President & Co-Founder of GAME POLO, comments: “We are very pleased to renew our agreement with BT Sport, which is a great asset for the POLO RIDER CUP. We are continuing our strategy to bring the POLO RIDER CUP to a larger audience, confirming that polo is enjoying increasing media exposure.”
The Polo Club Niederweiden team will comprise the following players:
- Paul Grabosh Hand. 3 GER
- Anton Grabosh Hand. 3 GER
- Emil & Michl Grabosh Hand. 1 GER
- Santi Schweitzer Hand. 4 ARG
Paul Grabosch, Captain of Polo Club Niederweiden, comments: “We are very happy and eager to play the POLO RIDER CUP, especially as this year my three brothers will be with me on the team with Santi Schweitzer. Santi has accompanied us throughout our whole polo career and is part of the Los Indianos Family. We are also proud to be playing for Gerhard Hermanns’ polo club, Niederweiden. Gerhard has always supported us and has often invited us to play great polo at his amazing club. I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank Philippe and Benoît Perrier for making us part of the Chantilly Polo family.”
Benoît Perrier, CEO & Co-Founder of GAME POLO, comments: “Polo Club Niederweiden is another new club competing at the POLO RIDER CUP. The club is located in Austria, a new country participating with the organization of the Grabosch family. This organization is very special, with four brothers playing together with an international Argentine player. It’s a very young team, the youngest of the tournament with 34 ponies. With their total dedication to the sport, these players represent the passion for polo. We wish them a great tournament.”
The Moscow Polo Club team will comprise the following players:
- Gleb Fetisov Hand. 0 RUS
- Misha Rodzianko Hand. 2 RUS
- Ignacio Badiola Hand. 5 ARG
- Edouard Pan Hand. 5 FRA
The Araucaria Polo Club team will comprise the following players:
- Fabio Meier Hand. 1 SUI
- Luca Meier Hand. 1 SUI
- Fabian Bolanterio Hand. 4 ARG
- Adrian Laplacette Hand. 6 ARG
Fabio Meier, Captain of Araucaria Polo Club, comments: “My brother and I are very pleased to be playing in this year’s POLO RIDER CUP. For us it will be the first time at the Polo Club of Chantilly. We have heard only positive things about the club, the people, and the tournament. We are looking forward to participate and are very happy to be able to add this tournament to our Polo CV.”
Benoît Perrier, CEO & Co-Founder of GAME POLO, comments: “We are glad to be able to count on a new international club from Argentina. The team is very experienced and well-balanced, with Fabio and Luca Meier plus Fabian Bolanterio, a key offensive player, and they have reinforced the line-up with a seasoned player, Adrian Laplacette, who was playing for Düsseldorf last season. The club is based in Lobos, a very active polo centre near Cañuelas. This organization is very active in Europe, with excellent ponies.”
The Empire Polo Club of Coachella Valley (USA) returns to the POLO RIDER CUP, joining Las Brisas Polo Club of Chicago (USA), Hamburger Polo Club (GER), Evviva Polo St. Moritz (SUI), Deauville International Polo Club (FRA), Polo Club of Chantilly (FRA) and Polo Park Zürich (SUI) 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 Empire Polo Club team will comprise the following players:
- Clément / Victoria Smith Hand. 0 FRA
- Guillermo Li Hand. 4 PER
- Tito Ruiz Guiñazu Hand. 7 ARG
- Derek Smith Hand. 1 USA
Derek Smith, Captain of Empire Polo Club, comments: “Our team, representing the famous Empire Polo Club, is looking forward to take part in the second POLO RIDER CUP at the Chantilly Polo Club, the most prestigious Club in France. Our family team is always promoting sportsmanship within the tournaments, friendship among polo players and we also like to share our love for horses. We are certain this second POLO RIDER CUP will continue to promote our values.”
Benoît Perrier, CEO & Co-Founder of GAME POLO, comments: “We are very enthusiastic to announce the second participation of Empire Polo Club of Coachella Valley from the West coast of the USA. The team is composed of four nationalities and one of the strongest players of the tournament: Tito Ruiz Guiñazu. The organization keeps the same team line-up, they were playing fantastically in 2021 and certainly played one of the fastest games during the semi-finals. They can also count on the team management and coaching of Caroline Anier.”
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:
- Richard Harris Hand. 0 USA
- Elena Venot Hand. 1 FRA
- Miguel Amieva Hand. 4 ARG
- Min Podesta Hand. 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.”
The Chantilly Polo Club team will comprise the following players:
- Jean-Claude Le Grand Hand. 0 FRA
- Dorian Bulteau
Hand. 3 FRA - Louis Jarrigue Hand. 4 FRA
- Julien Reynes Hand. 4 FRA
Jean-Claude Le Grand, Captain of Chantilly Polo Club, comments: “We are doubly honored to take part in this new edition of the POLO RIDER CUP, with a team of promising young French talents wearing the colors of the Chantilly Polo Club.”
Benoît Perrier, CEO & Co-Founder of GAME POLO, comments: “The 100% French team composed of the talents of the Chantilly Polo Club will be there for this second edition of the POLO RIDER CUP. A team that promises great team cohesion, with players who know each other perfectly led by their captain, Jean-Claude Le Grand.
Chantilly works for the promotion of French polo and this team is a further illustration of this sports policy. All these players have invested in their horsemanship and have distinguished themselves on the European Polo fields, with the European Championships for Louis Jarrige and Julien Reynes and the French Club Championship tournaments, as well as in England, for Dorian Bulteau at the beginning of his professional career. A team to watch closely during the upcoming competitions.”
For more information, please contact GAME POLO at: neus@game-polo.com
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