Sotogrande closes one other spectacular summer season polo season – CSN

Sotogrande has as soon as once more develop into the epicentre of world polo with the spectacular closing of the 53rd Andalucía Worldwide Polo Event. From 19 to 31 August, the Costa del Sol hotspot performed host to businessmen, celebrities and polo lovers, cementing its place as one among Europe’s most luxurious vacation locations. With over 70,000 guests, the match not solely reaffirmed its prestigious standing, but in addition provided an unrivalled spectacle for polo lovers.

The occasion, sponsored by Turkish Airways, the provider with the biggest variety of locations globally, culminated within the thrilling closing of the Turkish Airways Gold Cup.

Held on Saturday 31 August at 6.30pm on pitch quantity 3 of Ayala Sede Los Pinos, the ultimate pitted the groups of Calatagan and ATL Marine & Vitality towards one another. In a match that stored the spectators on the sting of their seats, Calatagan emerged victorious, because of a masterful mixture between Santiago Laborde and Antonio Heguy, who scored the decisive objective that gave them their first Gold Cup title within the staff’s historical past.

The match began with the Bronze Cup from 22-27 July, adopted by the Silver Cup from 29 July to 17 August, bringing the spectacle to the Ayala and Los Pinos courts. The Gold Cup, essentially the most eagerly awaited occasion of the match, capped off an unforgettable season.

Along with the Gold Cup, different finals additionally shone on the day. Within the low handicap, Calatagan and 1896 Polo met for the third time on this match, with 1896 Polo taking the victory within the further chukker. In the identical class, Grupo Mendizabal beat C. H. Kazuki to win the Lacoste Cup.

The awards ceremony was attended by distinguished figures akin to San Roque mayor Juan Carlos Ruiz Boix; secretary basic for sport of the Junta José María Arrabal and representatives of Turkish Airways.

The closing of the day was marked by the colourful live performance of the Seville group Los Alpresa, whereas attendees additionally loved the gastronomic provide of Final Chukker.