The Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series 2013 in its Fourth Year of Success

One of the most prestigious polo events in the region announced at press conference

The Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series 2013 (Dubai Open) 16 Goal Handicap was announced at a press conference, at the Habtoor Grand Beach Resort and Spa at 10am today.

This is the fourth 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 will kick off with the Silver Cup, beginning February 2 and ending February 16. The Gold Cup will commence on February 25 and will end on March 15, 2013.

There will be six teams competing at this year’s Dubai Polo Gold Cup series; a draw will be held at the press conference to determine which teams will compete against each other. All of the team patrons attended including Mohammed Al Habtoor of Habtoor Polo; Rashid Al Habtoor of Mahra Polo; Amr Zedan of Zedan Polo; Saeed Bin Drai of Bin Drai Polo; Faris Al Yebhouni of Abu Dhabi Polo; and HH. Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Ghantoot Polo.                              

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, the tournament has grown in tandem with the city of Dubai. 
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. This year it looks set to be more popular than ever and some of the most respected names from the world of polo have confirmed their participation.

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.

 

“I am proud to see Dubai playing host to yet another top polo event,” message by Mohammed Al Habtoor, the Chairman of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series. “Each year the event reaches new heights. Dubai has quickly gained popularity and found its place on the Polo world stage. In 2012 the Dubai Gold Cup Series was recognised by the World Polo Tour (WPT). We have been privileged to attract some big names to the event year after year. Of course it is lovely to see many familiar faces (players, officials and spectators), but it is also great to see new faces on and off the field. This year we have upped the stakes by increasing the handicap from 15 to 16 goals. This means the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series (Dubai Open) is now the highest handicapped tournament in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. A great achievement! Last year I was fortunate to lead my team to victory.”