The 2010 Invitational Polo match
The 2010 Invitational will consist of two days of play with six chukkars on each day. Team USA will be represented by members of the Scuppernong Polo Club of Atlanta with David Kaplan as Team Captain and Team Sweden members of the Almare Stäket Polo Country Club of Stockholm with Niclas Johansson as Team Captain. Chukkar Farm as the host will provide the horses and facilities.
The 2010 Invitational is the second annual match of these clubs. Last year, the match was held in Stockholm where the Swedes soundly beat the Americans. This year, the Americans vow that things will be different.
Ms. Jill Olander, Honorary Consul of Sweden in Atlanta, said of the 2010 Invitational:
The US-Sweden Polo Invitational held in Atlanta this year is the first time that a Swedish polo team has played in the United States. This historic event represents the deep and lasting ties and furthers the bridge between our nations.
The match is sponsored by the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce and will be part of a weekend of eventsLive that will showcase equestrian activities in Atlanta.