By Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Guardian Nigeria
Published on 2024-01-19 03:50:55
The Lagos Polo Club is set to host some of the best polo players from across the world for the 120th edition of the competition on January 23. This prestigious event brings together the world’s best stars in a display of horsemanship and culture at the country’s number one polo ground. What sets this year’s event apart is the fact that for the first time in over a century of rich history, the prestigious Lagos polo festival will be decided over four weeks of high-octane polo, making it the biggest polo tournament in Africa.
Over 30 teams with top players and awesome horsepower have been confirmed to take part in the month-long prestigious polo fiesta. This event dates back to the early 1900s, making it the first polo tournament in the country. The prizes on offer are the biggest of them all, including the Majekodunmi Cup, the Open Cup, the Lagos Cup, the Silver Cup, and several subsidiary prizes such as the Oba of Lagos Cup, Governor’s Cup, Adedapo Ojora Memorial Cup, Sani Dangote Cup, the Italian Ambassador’s Cup, and the Independence Cup, among others.
The tournament will kick off with the Open Cup on January 23 and end on January 28. This will be followed by the Majekodunmi Cup in the second week from January 30 to February 4, 2024, the Low Cup in the third week from February 6 to 11, 2024, and the Silver Cup in the last week from February 13 to 18, 2024.
Tournament Manager, Olumayowa Ogunnusi, commended the main sponsor, GTCO, and other supporters for their contributions to the growth of the sport, stating that the Lagos Polo Club looks forward to delivering great value for the sponsors and participants during the fiesta. With such a lineup of top players and exciting competitions, the 120th edition of the Lagos Polo Club promises to be an unforgettable event in the world of polo.
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