Korea Polo Federation to Host Manila Prestige Cup

Promotion of Korea-Philippines Exchange and Cooperation through Polo Tournament
Chairman Jo Junhee, Chairman Inigo Zobel, and Others Attend

The Korea Polo Federation has initiated exchange and cooperation with the Philippines.

Polo players are lining up to start the match in a high-level game at the 'Korea Polo Federation Manila Prestige Cup' hosted by the Korea Polo Federation.
[Photo by Korea Polo Federation]

On the 10th, the federation held the "Korea Polo Federation Manila Prestige Cup" event in the form of a friendly match at the Manila Polo Club in the Philippines. Korean and Filipino players formed teams together and competed in tournaments divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced level games. The event was attended by Cho Jun-hee, president of the Korea Polo Federation, federation executives and staff, Lee Sang-hwa, the Korean ambassador to the Philippines, his spouse, and embassy staff. The Korean community in the Philippines also participated, creating a festive atmosphere.

Adding significance to the event, I?igo Zobel, chairman of the Zobel family representing the Philippines, participated as a player. Ferdinand Martin Gomez Romualdez, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Antonio "Tonyboy" Albano, Deputy Speaker of the House, and Ferdinand Alexander Sandro Araneta Marcos, the eldest son of the current president and a member of the National Assembly, also graced the occasion.

This is a valuable tournament that fosters friendship through polo and promotes goodwill and exchange among countries worldwide. It is the federation's second overseas event following the "Nations Cup Korea Day" held in Paris, France, last June. President Cho said, "This tournament has elevated Korea's status in polo. We will continue to achieve outstanding results." He also expressed gratitude, saying, "I thank the participating players, the player support team, and the federation executives who accompanied us despite their busy corporate schedules."

The Korea Polo Federation was reestablished in August 2022. It is actively working to promote polo both domestically and internationally. The federation supports domestic polo players and is expanding its network with international federations and overseas polo associations.

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