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April 2013, Bangalore
Bangalore Polo Season and Agram Riding and Polo Academy (ARPA) have been synonymous since 2003, when the Army Service Corps Centre & College took upon itself the mantle of promoting polo in the Southern Peniusula. Spectacular and successful conduct of the polo season by the ARPA over the years has helped showcase Bangalore as a vibrant equestrian destination in the country.
The Polo Season is being conducted under the stewardship of Lt Gen RP Rai, Patron in Chief ARPA & Commandant, Army Service Corps Centre & College Bangalore. His love for horses and the sport in particular has given a boost to the event.
The Polo Season this year will witness four major tournaments. The endeavour is to give a chance to maximum number of players to participate in the tournament.
As many as eleven teams will participate in this season viz Army Service Corps, 61 CAVALRY, Indian Navy, President Body Guard, Remount Veterinary Corps, National Defence Academy, Armoured Corps Centre & School, Regiment of Artillery, Amateur Riding Club, Mumbai, Hyderabad Polo & Riding Club and Suneendra Sports Corporation, Hyderabad.
Bangalore Polo Season will start with the ‘Gyan Jyoti’ Polo Challenge Trophy, a six goal tournament, which will be played from 9th to 13th April 2013, with the finals on 13 Apr 2013.
The ‘Alliance University’ ARPA Polo Trophy, a four goal tournament, will be played from 14 to 16 April 2013 with finals on 16 April 2013.
The Army Commander’s Trophy, an eight goal tournament, has been slotted to be played from 17 to 20 April 2013. A grand exhibition match is being organised by “Antriksh Group” as a prelude to the tournament finals on 20th April 2013.
Akin to the IPL concept, a floodlit Inter City Arena Polo Trophy will be played on 21 April 2013. The event is being organized by USPA. All the above events will have an exhibition match and Band display of Army Service Corps Centre & College to add colour to the event, apart from other extravaganza of side events planned. The Polo Season is likely to be witnessed by a large number of spectators from across the country.
The best part about this event is that entry is completely free. So lovers of sport who wish to experience something new should definitely be part of this unique event.
Schedule of the Polo season is listed below.
