Between Friday, November 15, and Sunday, November 17, the 5th and 6th rounds of the world’s top polo tournament—131º Campeonato Abierto Argentino de Polo —will take place at the Argentine Polo Ground in Palermo. This year’s tournament features the 10 best teams in the world, with handicaps ranging from 28 to 40 goals. The teams […]
The outcome between the two Dolfinas was never in question. Cría La Dolfina, a younger version of the original team, remains closely connected to its “parent” team in both strategy and style. So, the idea of a victory for Cavanagh, Taranco, and their teammates over Cambiaso, Stirling, and Nero seemed more like a distant dream […]
After a somewhat uncertain and cautious start, Ellerstina quickly regained their composure and took control of the scoreboard starting from the second chukker. Despite initial moments of hesitation, the team found their flow and began to dominate, largely thanks to the standout performances of Lukín Monteverde and Gonza Pieres. Their impeccable coordination and understanding of […]
In the opening match of the day, La Hache entered the field with a newfound confidence, fueled by a week of well-deserved celebration and tranquility after clinching their first-ever title in the highly esteemed Triple Crown. Their performance against La Aguada was marked by swift and decisive action, with La Hache leaving little doubt of […]
In the 131st Campeonato Argentino Abierto, La Natividad and La Hache Cría y Polo are pursuing very different goals. La Natividad’s decisive 22-6 victory on Friday clearly highlighted the handicap gap between the two teams. The Castagnola brothers, with their team La Natividad, come to Palermo after winning the Hurlingham and dominating La Aguada (19-11) […]
Excitement builds for the upcoming Day 3 & Day 4. The Apollo Tournament is set to bring thrilling action to the polo field, where top players and their ponies will engage in intense chukkers. Day 3 of the tournament promises to deliver an unforgettable experience for polo enthusiasts, with world-class competition, elegance, and passion on […]
Entering the competition through the qualifying rounds, La Aguada is not aiming to take home the championship trophy; such an ambition isn’t even in their sights right now. Their focus is entirely different, directed toward accumulating enough points to remain in the elite top eight teams for 2025. Unlike the frontrunners, La Aguada’s primary goal […]
On Sunday, November 3rd, the second day of the 131st HSBC Argentine Open Polo Championship took place on Field 2 at Palermo, continuing the excitement of one of the most prestigious events in the sport. The day was marked by yet another milestone in the legendary career of Adolfito Cambiaso, who broke a historic record. […]
In the continuation of the highly anticipated first day of the 131st Campeonato Argentino de Polo, the world’s premier polo tournament, an unforgettable match unfolded on Saturday, November 2, at the historic Field 1 in Palermo. The battle between Cría La Dolfina and La Ensenada captivated spectators, who were treated to a display of resilience, […]
On Saturday, November 2nd, the Campo Argentino de Polo in Palermo hosted the beginning of the world’s top polo tournament, the 131st HSBC Argentine Open Polo Championship. This elite competition brings together the world’s 10 best polo teams, each with a handicap ranging from 28 to 40 goals. The teams are organized into two zones […]
Photo: Matías Callejo / Prensa AA. Under the pressure of a thrilling, suspenseful finish, La Hache defeated Ellerstina 14-13 with a goal by Tomás Panelo just after the second bell. With this win, Hilario Ulloa’s team claimed its first Triple Crown title, winning the Tortugas Open for the Emilio de Anchorena Cup. This result finalizes […]
The Argentine Polo Association has announced that the grand final of the 84th Tortugas Country Club Open, presented by Jumbo, featuring the Emilio de Anchorena Cup, will be held on Friday, November 1, at 4:00 PM on Field 7 of the local club. In this final, La Hache P.T. will face Ellerstina UAE Yellow Rose. […]
La Natividad stands as the only remaining contender for the prestigious 2024 Argentine Polo Triple Crown, a feat that every polo team dreams of but few achieve. In a gripping 80-goal contest—the fifth official match at this level—the team led by the Castagnola family secured a razor-thin 13-12 victory over La Dolfina, the iconic squad […]
La Natividad, driven by a stellar performance from Pablo Mac Donough and a seamless display of teamwork, clinched the title in a thrilling 13-10 victory over La Dolfina on Sunday to become the champions of the 130th Campeonato Argentino de Polo. This win marked a triumphant return to the top for La Natividad, who last […]
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