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Sports, December 09, 2008

Polo in Argentina

Polo tournaments taking place in Argentina gather the best players in the world. They show their talent on magnificent horses before an ever growing and passionate crowd.


Polo is one of Argentina´s most traditional sports. 

The Argentine Polo Open Championship is the most important of the world at club level. Figures of all the countries visit in December the City of Buenos Aires with the main objective of seeing the Palermo Field, considered by the specialists, the best Polo of the world.

Although its origins are unknown, the English people were the pioneers to create the first regulations agreement in 19th century. The world Polo championship is held every three years and, as time went by, Argentina became a world power: three championships (1987, 1992 and 1998) and one sub championship (1995).

Among the most important figures, we can mention: Adolfo Cambiaso (Jr.) considered the best player of the world, another argentine pride.

The three major tournaments of the season
The complete fixtures of the 115th Open Championship in Hurlingham Club, the Open Championship in Tortugas Country Club and the 115th Argentine Open Championship, which ending will be disputed on saturday december 13th.


Adolfo Cambiaso

Specialists claim he is the best polo player in the world. Besides his notable scorring record, he has seized many championships with his team La Dolfina.


There is 2 comments
MAURICIO VOSS said:
June 18, 2010 15:39:00

Estou a procura de um time de polo com o meu sobrenome VOSS, se voces conhecerem algum site deles e puderem me passar agradeço.
DR G said:
February 28, 2010 20:45:00

am also a polo player
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