Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club to Host Third Annual Snow Polo World Cup in January 2014
In front of international and Chinese media and distinguished guests of honour from the Federation of International Polo (FIP) and the Chinese Equestrian Association (CEA), it was announced that the Fortune Heights Snow Polo World Cup 2014, the largest snow polo tournament of its kind in the world, will take place for the third year running at the Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club.
The action will get underway on 8 January 2014, and continue until the grand final on 19 January. Last year’s winners, Hong Kong China will return to the snow to defend their title, with 11 other 14-16 goal handicap teams vying to prise the trophy from their grasp: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, England, France, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, and the USA.
The 2014 season looks set to be even more prestigious, kicking off in fitting style with the third Fortune Heights Snow Polo World Cup. The draw for the tournament took place at Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club on 6 November 2013, administered by FIP appointed Tournament Director, Mr. Peter Abisheganaden.