Pandora’s Box crowned champion at the 2010 Shanghai Tang Women’s International Polo Tournament
6 – 10 October 2010
SINGAPORE POLO CLUB
Team Pandora’s Box was victorious at the 2010 Shanghai Tang Women’s International Polo tournament, defeating Team Juno Pink by a score of 6–4 in the 4-chukka final. Both teams qualified for the final after three exciting days of round-robin play.
Team captain Melissa Tiernan performed extremely well in the final, scoring a total of three goals for Team Pandora’s Box. Her team-mates, Davey Evans (4-goal) and Henrietta Gourlay (-1 goal) scored a goal each in the last chukka to secure the win for their team. It was Aaron Vowles (4-goal) from Team Juno Pink who mistakenly contributed the final point for Team Pandora’s Box with an own goal. Yvonne Twiss (-1 goal) completed the winning quartet and played a strong supporting role for Team Pandora’s Box.
In the 3rd and 4th place match, Team Pegasus beat Team Kentaurides 6 1⁄2 – 2 for 3rd place in this international tournament. Lynly Fong, the team captain from Team Juno Pink, was awarded the Most Valuable Player and the Best Playing Polo Pony was awarded to Tequila, who is owned by the Singapore Polo Club.
This year, the tournament trialed a new format, with each team including one male foreign professional; together with three female amateur players. This change was welcomed by all local players and proved to increase the standard of play. Singapore Polo Club General Manager, Torrey J. Dorsey stated, “This new format was suggestedand welcomed by the local polo “sorority†as it gave all eligible players the opportunity to participate in an international tournament. Some spectators were surprised to see men on the field at a women’s polo tournament, but quickly recognized the strength and value of these professionals. We will now sit with all relevant parties, including our valued sponsors, to discuss the future format for this tournament, but are sure to deliver another world-class event again next year!â€
The tournament final was attended by some 400 guests, including members, sponsors, socialites and foreign dignitaries who gathered for the excitement and glamour of this prestigious event. The final commenced with Mrs. Gloria Barker, wife of the late Mr. E.W. (Eddie) Barker, the Honorary Minister for Law, performing the traditional throw-in ceremony with the Club Patron, Mr. Ameerali Jumabhoy, Club Vice President, Mr. Leon Chu and the Executive Chairman of Shanghai Tang, Mr. Raphael le Masne de Chermont.
The guests in attendance were entertained by an awe-inspiring Show Jumping exhibition by the Singapore Polo Club Riding Section and a beautiful fashion showcase by Shanghai Tang, featuring their 2010 Autumn/Winter collection, Devastating Beauty. All guests were once again treated to a generous supply of Laurent-Perrier Brut Rose champagne, Stella Artois draught beer, Appletiser sparkling juice, Evian water and Beschle chocolates.
All participating teams received specially designed jerseys and great prizes provided by title sponsor, Shanghai Tang. A unique Shanghai Tang Silk Satin Clutch Bag was awarded to Ms. Grace Zhou for winning the Best Hat Award. The celebrations continued well into the night with a BBQ and after-party, including the musical “exploits” of renowned local DJ, Chris Ho at field-side.
The Singapore Polo Club would like to thank Shanghai Tang (Title Sponsor), The Wine Investment Fund (Official Wine Investment Partner), Laurent-Perrier Champagne (Official Champagne), Evian (Official Water), Stella Artois & Appletiser (Official Beer & Sparkling Juice), lush spa (Official Spa Prize Sponsor), Beschlé (Official Chocolate Couturier) and Lush 99.5FM for their support of this tournament.