10/24/2022
World Polo Championship to Take Place in Florida this Year!!!
U.S. Polo Assn. Welcomes the XII Federation of International Polo (FIP) World Polo Championship to Palm Beach County, Florida
Top-Rated International Polo Teams to Compete at USPA National Polo Center – Wellington
U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), is the Official Apparel Sponsor for the XII Federation of International Polo (FIP) World Polo Championship presented by The Palm Beaches. Held at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC) – Wellington beginning Saturday, Oct. 29 through Sunday, Nov. 6, this is only the second time in the competition’s history that it’s been held in the United States.
Argentina, Australia, Italy, Mexico, Pakistan, Spain, and Uruguay will be joining us this year in Wellington. Outfitting the International teams with custom-designed performance jerseys as the Official Apparel Partner, U.S. Polo Assn. is proud to join forces again with the Federation of International Polo to showcase the brand during the pinnacle of international polo competition.
“The XII FIP World Polo Championship is truly a global event that will resonate with our consumers and sports fans around the world, across 190 countries,” said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global Licensing, the company that oversees and manages the U.S. Polo Assn. brand. “We are very proud to have our USA Team play in the Opening Game and be featured in the Opening Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 29, which will be aired on ESPN for the very first time.”
The United States Polo Association has selected the most talented players to represent the USA Team. Ranging in age from 17 to 25, the eight American players vying for a spot on the starting roster include Nico Diaz Alberdi, Agustin Arellano, Hope Arellano, Joaquin Avendaño, Lucas Escobar, Nico Escobar, Jake Klentner and Kristos “Keko” Magrini. Of this extremely accomplished roster, Hope Arellano at just 19 years old, stands out, as she is the first woman to play for the USA Team in this competition.
Ticketed NPC events will include the Opening Ceremony and Opening Game on Saturday, Oct. 29 and the XI FIP World Polo Championship Final on Sunday, Nov. 6. Tickets are available at nationalpolocenter.com.
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