HH Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has endorsed the 2022-2023 polo tournaments and events.

Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has announced its 2022/2023 fixture after it was approved by HH Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club.

HH Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has endorsed the clubs tournaments and events, set to commence on November 5, 2022 and run through to March 18,2023. The polo season will include three tournament rankings yearly: low goal (4-6 goals), medium goal (10-12 goals) & high goal (18 goals).

Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, the only royal polo club in the country,embarks on a historic season this year, marking the 28th year of the club’sfounding by the late President Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, which took place in 1994. The upcoming season is set to kick off with the 13th Pink Polo Day, an annual charity event dedicated to raising awareness aboutbreast cancer.

Over the years, the club, which is perfectly located between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, has hosted Royal families, visiting Kings, famous personalities, and some of the world’s best polo players. It is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious and exclusive polo clubs in the Middle East, having created a niche for itself in the world of polo.

Mr. Khalid Saeed Al Marzooqi, Executive Director of Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club, commented: “We are pleased to announce that the club is ready to launch the polo season of 2021-2022, celebrating twenty-seven years of bringing the best of polo to the region since the establishment of the club by the hands of the late president Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.”

Mr. Khalid Saeed Al Marzooqi, Executive Director of Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club, praised the continuous support and follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Falah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the club’s chairman, which has contributed to achieving many sporting and societal successes since the club’s establishment.

Yearly, here at Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, we host a number of major events either open to the public or by invitation. We always make sure that our club visitors will have a great time during their stay by providing different activities and programs suited for children and adults, and a positive atmosphere while witnessing two or more opposing teams of polo players compete for the top spot.

Is it your first time learning about us? You can learn more about the annual polo season events that we have that take place during the winter season here in The United Arab Emirates:

Quick Fact: The winter season in the UAE starts around October until mid-March, having an average daytime temperature of 25℃; best suited for polo tournaments and other equestrian events.

PINK POLO

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The Pink Polo Event is the club’s inspiring initiative to help raise breast cancer awareness in the UAE. According to the latest data from statista.com, as of the year 2020, the number of new cases among the UAE’s female population is at 1,030. In that same year, the number of recorded new cancer cases was at 4,800 of the general population, of which there were 1,896 cancer-related deaths.

The event is held under the generous patronage of Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club’s chairman.

UAE NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION

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Are you looking for other things to do during the UAE National Day? Head to our polo and equestrian club to be part of the celebration. This countrywide celebration is an amazing part of the UAE’s annual events. We provide special shows for everyone to help showcase the UAE’s ambitious and rapid evolution into a cultural and sporting capital of the Middle East, of which equestrianism plays a huge role. Our club hosts exhibition polo matches as part of celebration.

EMIRATES POLO CHAMPIONSHIP INTERNATIONAL

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Held under the generous patronage of our chairman, Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Emirates Polo Championship  International is always filled with the top polo teams from across the United Arab Emirates including some international players competing in one of the most anticipated polo tournaments in the UAE.

THE YEAR OF TOLERANCE CELEBRATION

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This event places emphasis on creating a tolerant society and underlining human communication’s significance. It is the country’s noble mission to become a bridge for communication between different cultures and countries by promoting coexistence and upholding the values of openness, kindness, respect, dialogue, and acceptance. Here at the club, we celebrate this event by hosting polo exhibition matches alongside other activities and programs for everyone.

AL AMAL POLO DAY

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We celebrate this charity event by hosting polo exhibition matches and creating an atmosphere filled with compassion. The Al Amal Polo Day was developed and initiated by our chairman, Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to help raise awareness and establish support for children of determination by promoting the principle of embracing and supporting those people with physical as well as learning disabilities in the United Arab Emirates. Our club is always filled with smiles and fun moments during this celebration.

RED CRESCENT CHARITY POLO

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Annually, we extend an arm to charities across the United Arab Emirates by hosting special polo days including activities and programs for the attendees of the event within our state-of-the-art facility located at Ghantoot, Abu Dhabi. Become part of this charity event and also the support system of children of determination.

SULTAN BIN ZAYED POLO CUP

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In memory of Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed; the younger brother of the late president, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the inaugural edition of the Sultan Bin Zayed Cup was held here at Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, under the patronage of Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This polo event is jam-packed with a number of polo matches participated by various teams in the UAE.

H.H. PRESIDENT OF UAE POLO CUP

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This annual event, which serves as the season-ender for the polo season, is considered to be one of the finest and most prestigious polo tournaments across the Middle East. The H.H. President of the UAE Polo Cup falls in line with the Abu Dhabi Emirate’s strategic sports objectives; seeking to heighten and promote the equestrian polo sport inside and outside the United Arab Emirates.

We at Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, are dedicated to bringing everyone the fun and enjoyment that our series of events can provide throughout the entire polo season. Our events are strategically planned for visitors and long time polo fans to have a worthwhile experience at the club. It is a great part of our duty to make you feel connected to our mission of providing quality polo and equestrian experience here in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

GHANTOOT RACING & POLO CLUB GOES PINK FOR LAUNCH OF NEW SEASON

Ghantoot A to face Ghantoot B in exhibition match which hopes to raise awareness about breast cancer in the UAE and through the message of sport Event happens behind closed doors; and will be broadcasted live.

The Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club (GRPC) , the UAE’s only Royal polo facility, are enthusiastically looking forward to launching their 2020-2021 polo season on Friday, November 6 by marking Pink Polo Day with a high-quality exhibition polo match.

Some of the UAE most experienced polo players will be joined by leading Argentinian professionals in the match which will be the first to be played at the Abu Dhabi-based club, since sporting activities in the UAE were curtailed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is the 11^th anniversary of Pink Polo Day, a popular annual charity event dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer through the message of sport. The match will be not open to the general public.

Pink Polo Exhibition match marks the start of a historic 2019-2020 season at the UAE’s Royal Polo Club, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

YAS Properties Polo Team celebrate on the podium after winning the Pink Polo Exhibition match at the Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club. They defeated Ghantoot Polo Team six goals to three in a match played over four chukkers.

A Royal start to the proceedings at the Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, which was buzzing with anticipation and festivity last weekend. The overall theme was to raise awareness for breast cancer and to support the community through sport.

The club could not have wished for a better start to the landmarked new season when it hosted the tradition of the Pink Polo Exhibition match at their state-of-the-art polo club in Abu Dhabi last weekend.

This was the 10th edition of Pink Polo Day, an event which hopes to raise awareness for breast cancer through sport and by bringing the whole community together to support each other in coping and dealing with the illness.

The highlight of a day filled with exciting activities and entertainment was the polo match between YAS Properties Polo Team and the hosts, Ghantoot Polo Team. Victory went to the visitors who scored six goals against the three by Ghantoot.

Ali Al Marri stole the show with a high-level display of polo, during which he scored a goal in each of the game’s four chukkers.

He was well supported by Yousef Bin Dasmal, who scored two goals, with the two women in the team, HH Sheikha Alya Al Maktoum, and Petre B Spanko, providing them all the support on the field.

Abdullah Bin Desmal top scored for Ghantoot while Khalid Bin Drai also put his name on the scoreboard., Maryam Al Hassani also showed she can mix it with the men with a good display of horsemanship.

Petra B Spanka saluted the spirit of the players on the field and described the match and atmosphere at Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club was thoroughly enjoyable.

Pink Polo Day is supported by Yas International Investment, Yas Capital Investments, Yas International Developments, Maserati Premier Motors, and La Roche Pharmacy.

The activities also feature a demonstration by the Abu Dhabi K9s dog unit show, jiu jitsu, and more after the traditional Balloon release ceremony.

There were several marquees at the venue where women could undergo random tests for breast cancer and the reassuring message that was delivered was that the treatment in the UAE is free while the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHaP) also encourages all women in the UAE, nationals and residents to avail of the screenings for the early detection of breast cancer. An interesting feature of the match was the participation of women players in both teams.

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More than 15 Educational Institutes, Government Offices and Facilities and Embassies were visited by a team to discuss issues related to the illness and the treatment available in the UAE.

Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club joined hands with Maserati – Premier Motors, in an awe-inspiring initiative to raise awareness about breast-cancer in the UAE, for the 4th year.

Officials from the UAE’ only Royal Polo Club were accompanied by senior members of Premier Motors in a special kind for Pink Polo Campus Tour that visited educational institutes, government offices, and civil defense facilities to promote the ideals of battling the disease.

Among the places visited by the team, were the Civil Defense, Al Ain Women Police School Administration, Dubai Women’s Association, Dubai Courts, Abu Dhabi University, Zayed University, General Authority of Sports and the British Embassy.

Discussions took place on the awareness and diagnosis of breast-cancer and the treatment available in the UAE as the country.

Screenings in the UAE are free during the pink October while the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHaP) also encourages all women in the UAE, nationals and residents to avail of the screenings for the early detection of breast cancer, during October through many health sectors.

Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, the only Royal polo club in the country celebrated Pink Polo Day on Friday, which was the first event that marks the 25th anniversary of Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club the Abu Dhabi Club since it was created by His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, in 1994 as a private sporting venue

HE Zayed Khalifa Zayed Alboudi Alzaabi, Executive Director of Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, said: “We have seen this event grow over the past 10 years and are encouraged by the impact it has had on our society. Events like these go a long way in raising awareness towards such an important issue.

“The Ghantoot – Masserati Premier Motors Pink Polo Tour is a wonderful initiative and we are confident that it will help educate and empower people in issues related to the illness.”

Sonny Ellias, Account Manager Maserati, Al Tayer Motors, commented: “We are pleased to continue our sponsorship of the Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club and to support wonderful initiative like the Pink Polo Tour which visited major educational institutes, Government Offices and Embassies in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Al Ain.

“We wish the club, led by its (Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club) Chairman, Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan all the very best in this landmark 25th Anniversary year and extend our commitment and support to all the exciting events that will be held at the beautiful polo facility.”

The highlight of the day was an exhibition polo match between two teams representing the host club and YAS and the signature corner “Pink Clinic” which offered free health checks & free mammogram scans for all women above 40.

Pink Polo Day is supported by Yas International Investment, Yas Capital Investments, Yas International Developments, Maserati Premier Motors, and La Roche Pharmacy.

About Pink Polo:
Pink Polo, an awareness campaign initiative organized by Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club is a fun day out created to support breast cancer awareness in the UAE. Built around a polo exhibition game, the day also hosts various of activities each year; giving a variety of entertainment options for the entire family including fun activities; magic shows; balloon release; football games; field shows; dancing shows; photo sessions with polo players, and reserved picnic areas. The key feature: the “Pink Health Education Area”, is a centre point where guests be able to talk to medical experts, learn self-examination techniques and other free medical checks.

This year 2018, Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club launched the 9th edition of Pink Polo Initiative; the most awaited polo event and the first one in the polo season calendar for the club. The Pink Polo event was open to polo fans, families, and children, and welcomed everyone into the club with almost everything in pink to depict full support for Breast Cancer Awareness.

Pink balloons were released and soonafter, a marching band, went onto the field to kickstart the game. Two teams have participated, in which one being led by H.H. Sheikha Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The game between the two polo teams was truly captivating and the audience really did have fun and enjoyment in witnessing the game.

The proud sponsors of the event; Premiere Motors Maserati, have been truly invested in aligning their brand for this awareness drive. It is their third year of being part of this event with Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club.

Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club makes sure that the event attendees of Pink Polo will always experience a family-friendly atmosphere or environment while also representing the true cause of the event. The club had open areas for children with activities and food to keep them entertained and overall had a great time at the event. Moreover, free mammogram vouchers and health assessments were provided by the health partners; Beverly Hills Medical Clinic, The Pink Caravan, and also Al Rahba Hospital.

The Pink Polo event was supported by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council together with other partners. The event was indeed properly organised for the attendees to have a fun-filled experience on watching the prestigious polo match including the other activities prepared for them. Some of the attendees were also awarded for having the best attire for the event, having the best hat, and having the cutest pet styled in pink.

In the coming years, the club will continuously provide the supporters of this initiative with the best experience during the event and aim to become known as one of the biggest supporters of this cause throughout the region.

#PINKPOLO Event to Support a Worthy Cause

Fatima Najeeb

SMS Middle East

November, 2018

Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club launches the 9^th edition of Pink Polo Initiative 2018

Starting the season with the most awaited polo event that took place at Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club on 2^nd November 2018. With everything pink to represent an important cause, i.e. Breast Cancer Awareness, the Pink Polo event was open to families, children, and of course our polo enthusiasts to catch some sporting action.

The polo match opened with a pink sky as they released pink balloons followed by a marching band on the field to kickstart the game. The polo match between two strong teams, with one of them being led by HH Sheikha Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. It was an intensely captivating yet fun game enjoyed by the audience.

Maintaining a family-friendly environment, there are open areas for kids’ entertainment and food. Most importantly, there were free health checkups and mammogram vouchers organized by the health partners like The Pink Caravan, Beverly Hills medical clinic & Al Rahba Hospital.

There have been various initiatives to support health topics and this event is undoubtedly a clear reflection of Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club’s commitment towards the cause and most importantly, bringing the community together to be a part of such initiatives.

This is the third year; Premiere Motors Maserati are proud sponsors of the event and have been very invested in the opportunity to align their brand to an important cause that deserves support and attention in the region. With the extended support of Abu Dhabi Sports Council and other partners, Pink Polo organized a fun-filled day for friends and families to enjoy a prestigious polo match, among many other activities to help raise breast cancer awareness. Such initiatives bring about remarkable changes to our community.

What is a polo event without some style inspiration? We definitely went home with some major style looks to be channeled this season. The event closed with fun surprises for winners of best dressed, best hat and cutest pet styled in pink. Pink Polo Day kept the entertainment going for families, kids, fashionistas, polo fanatics and of course the pink supporters on the weekend. We would love to see more from #PinkPolo initiative in the coming years to highlight worthy causes in the region.