Both semi-finals of the Thai Polo Open today were won by a single goal. Thai polo beat Royal Pahang 6-5 in the first semi-final, while La Sarita edged Troika 11-10. Home favourites Thai Polo will meet La Sarita - Jogo in the final on Saturday 21st January at 4:15 pm at Thai Polo & Equestrian Club in Pattaya, Thailand.
Article by Peter Abisheganaden, www.equestrian.com.my
The La Sarita machine showed no signs of slowing as they beat 1Pahang 5-1 in convincing fashion at the RMPA National League Tournament at Royal Pahang Polo Club
The boys in blue were firing on all cylinders today for a convincing win against Primero (7.5-4) in the opening match of the RMPA National League (3-5 goals) Tournament at Royal Pahang Polo Club, Pekan.
Australia Coach Explains Breakdown of Team against Pakistan
Story by Sunleye-Solawumi Olaleye
Australia seemed all-match-duration comfortable in their game against Pakistan in the second semi final match of the on-going Polo World Cup Qualifiers in Malaysia on Tuesday, but would suddenly pack up against their opponents who were becoming stronger, faster and more horse fleet-footed as the minutes of the match wore on.
All the seven teams taking part in the FIP World Cup Polo Qualifier going on in Malaysia, yesterday traveled the about 400 kilometer distance between Kuantan and the political and economic capital of the country, Kuala Lumpur, in a convoy.
There are a dozen players with a veritable chance of overthrowing Andrew Parrott of New Zealand from his throne of Top Scorer of the tournament, starting today when the semi finals begin. The Kiwi player of handicap 5, at the end of the classification round of matches, leads the table with a veritable haul of 17.
Right from the draw, it was obvious this was not going to be the favourite tournament of Team Nigeria Polo as they had all their preliminary round matches coming in rapid fire before most of the teams, except the ones they played against, had yet to play any.
Hosts Narrowly Escape Unlucky Nigeria in Round Robin
Story by Sunleye-Solawumi Olaleye
Nigeria opened the classification rounds yesterday looking good to take the two points on offer against a host team that were still smarting in the pain of non-qualification to the World Cup Finals coming up in Argentina in October; Malaysia.
Andrew Parrott, the handicap-five striker of New Zealand is currently leading the line of goal scorers in the on-going World Cup Zone D Polo Qualifiers that enters its classification round today in Pekan, near Kuantan, Malaysia.
Matches in the on'-going World Cup Polo Qualifiers will continue today at the Royal Pahang Polo Club with Classification matches between the bottom three teams. At the end of the preliminary rounds of matches on Saturday, Pakistan led the final table, with India, South Africa and Australia making up the second, third and fourth positions.
Fluctuating Fortune Afternoon See Pakistan Retain Their Top Spot
Story By Sunleye-Solawumi Olaleye
It was an afternoon of fluctuating fortunes yesterday at the Royal Pahang Polo Club between Pakistan and South Africa, both who were fighting a bruising battle to become table leaders at the end of the preliminary stage of matches.
The two games of the tournament that came up in yesterday’s fixture were played simultaneously, with Malaysia taking on India and Australia hosting New Zealand. This was possible because the Royal Pahang Polo Club in Pekan; some 50 kilometres south of Kuantan, has two expansive pitches each fit for kings and emperors to play on.
The two games of the tournament that came up in yesterday’s fixture were played simultaneously, with Malaysia taking on India and Australia hosting New Zealand. This was possible because the Royal Pahang Polo Club in Pekan; some 50 kilometres south of Kuantan, has two expansive pitches each fit for kings and emperors to play on.
Malaysian Coach, What I’ll Do If I Had Nigeria –Pando
The Argentinean coach of host team Malaysia, Carlos Pando, believes Nigeria can soon go on to great things in the sport before the next World Cup Finals after the one to be hosted by Argentina in October, if they get to have the right handling, motivation and directing.
Host country, Malaysia, celebrated a hard-fought win over New Zealand last night with a dazzling fireworks celebration that lit the Royal Pahang Polo Club sky up, for upwards of five minutes......
Meeting a wonderful new friend at the 2011 FIP World Cup Asian-Australasian-African Zone D PlayOffs and starting a series of news update of this Tournament from 13th June - 25th June 2011 in Malaysia.....
It is with great sadness that La Sarita lost one of their best horses, Niña during the Season in 2009. Niña came from Paco de Narvaez in Pilar, Argentina and arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from Argentina in January 2008.
