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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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