Polo 2012

Polo

In this issue

A look at polo around the world: the state of the game in various countries, its stars, rule changes and new developments

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May 26, 2012

Rule changes promise exciting season

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Patrons have rethought teams, raising expectations of a year of surprises, writes Bob Sherwood

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Polo to launch its own premier league

Society game seeks to establish sporting credibility

May 26, 2012

Pukka chukka: Highlights of the English season

Upcoming events will appeal to aficionados and audiences new to the sport

Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge

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Gulf: Dubai club belies desert city’s reputation

The UAE’s casual polo scene is a hit with expats, writes Tom Gara

May 26, 2012

Australia: ‘Rugby on horseback’ wins fans down under

Laid-back approach matches the local mood, says Lachlan Colquhoun

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Competitions: Drive to lift profile of international game

Playing for your country is not always the pinnacle of the sport, writes James Mullan

May 26, 2012

Different formats: Beach game leads charge to pull in new spectators

Fresh ideas are helping to make the sport more accessible, reports James Mullan

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China: Wealthy elite revives the spirit of the emperors

The country is once again playing an ancient game, writes John O’Sullivan

May 26, 2012

Interview: Lyndon Lea

The well-known investor talks to Yolanda Carslaw

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Hardcourt bike polo: Four legs good, two wheels much better

Urban hipsters are reinventing the game, finds Serge Debrebant

2011

From POLO 2011 Jul 22, 2011

Rule changes bring drama to playing field

Controversial tweaks to the regulations have helped produce a thrilling season, writes Bob Sherwood

From POLO 2011 Jul 22, 2011

Argentina: Polo’s spiritual home

The sport is a lucrative business in the country most passionate about the game, writes Jude Webber

From POLO 2011 Jul 22, 2011

Home-grown players: No quick fix for old issue

A new push is under way to tackle the lack of home-grown talent in the English game, says Bob Sherwood

Jul 22, 2011

Women in polo: Taking on male stars

An increase in the number of female players is helping change attitudes, writes Elizabeth Robinson

From POLO 2011 Jul 22, 2011

James Packer: Laying the foundations for a title challenge

James Packer seeks to follow in his father’s footsteps by building a state-of-the-art English polo headquarters, reports Yolanda Carslaw

From POLO 2011 Aug 24, 2011

Adolfo Cambiaso: Down but not out

The Argentine polo legend prepares to fight back after a bruising season, writes Robert Orr

From POLO 2011 Jul 22, 2011

Pakistan: A battle for supremacy

Age-old scores are settled in a unique tournament played amid the soaring peaks of Pakistan’s Hindu Raj, writes Matthew Green

From POLO 2011 Jul 22, 2011

Polo in Iran: Long history, bright future

Keeping the game alive in the country where it began is no easy task, reports Najmeh Bozorgmehr

From POLO 2011 Jul 22, 2011

China: Argentina exports polo expertise

Argentina is exporting its skills to a booming country that is eager to learn, writes Jude Webber

From POLO 2011 Jul 22, 2011

David Woodd: Playing for love rather than money

David Woodd, head of polo’s governing body, is confident about the future of the game, writes David Owen

From POLO 2011 Jul 22, 2011

Sponsorship: Exclusivity helps fund game of kings

Luxury brand names in particular continue to be drawn to the sport, writes Salamander Davoudi

From POLO 2011 Jul 22, 2011

Reporting on polo: Hold the sports page

The game’s quest to be taken more seriously as a sport continues, writes James Mullan

From POLO 2011 Jul 22, 2011

Breeding industry sees double as cloning takes off

Cloning champion horses is a growing and potentially lucrative business, says Jane Bird

From POLO 2011 Jul 24, 2011

US: Polo endures despite low profile

In the US, more people associate polo with the Ralph Lauren clothing line than with the exclusive sport itself, writes David Gelles

Polo

In this issue

Patrons have rethought teams, raising expectations of a year of surprises, writes Bob Sherwood

Society game seeks to establish sporting credibility

Upcoming events will appeal to aficionados and audiences new to the sport

The UAE’s casual polo scene is a hit with expats, writes Tom Gara

Laid-back approach matches the local mood, says Lachlan Colquhoun

Playing for your country is not always the pinnacle of the sport, writes James Mullan

Fresh ideas are helping to make the sport more accessible, reports James Mullan

The country is once again playing an ancient game, writes John O’Sullivan

The well-known investor talks to Yolanda Carslaw

Urban hipsters are reinventing the game, finds Serge Debrebant

Controversial tweaks to the regulations have helped produce a thrilling season, writes Bob Sherwood

The sport is a lucrative business in the country most passionate about the game, writes Jude Webber

A new push is under way to tackle the lack of home-grown talent in the English game, says Bob Sherwood

An increase in the number of female players is helping change attitudes, writes Elizabeth Robinson

James Packer seeks to follow in his father’s footsteps by building a state-of-the-art English polo headquarters, reports Yolanda Carslaw

The Argentine polo legend prepares to fight back after a bruising season, writes Robert Orr

Age-old scores are settled in a unique tournament played amid the soaring peaks of Pakistan’s Hindu Raj, writes Matthew Green

Keeping the game alive in the country where it began is no easy task, reports Najmeh Bozorgmehr

Argentina is exporting its skills to a booming country that is eager to learn, writes Jude Webber

David Woodd, head of polo’s governing body, is confident about the future of the game, writes David Owen

Luxury brand names in particular continue to be drawn to the sport, writes Salamander Davoudi

The game’s quest to be taken more seriously as a sport continues, writes James Mullan

Cloning champion horses is a growing and potentially lucrative business, says Jane Bird

In the US, more people associate polo with the Ralph Lauren clothing line than with the exclusive sport itself, writes David Gelles

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