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Polo in Nigeria

Nigeria, located on the Gulf of Guinea, is a densely populated, culturally vibrant, and geographically diverse country in West Africa. In a stunning combination of highlands, mountains, plateaus, and rainforests, it is no surprise that Nigeria is home to a wide variety of national parks such as the Yankari National Park and the Gashaka-Gumti National Park that attract many of the country’s visitors. In addition, Nigeria’s coastline offers incredible beach… Read More »Polo in Nigeria

USPA Global Announces Strategic Broadcast Association with Star Sports

West Palm Beach, Fla./Mumbai, India (October 22, 2024) – USPA Global, the company that manages the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand, is proud to announce a landmark, multi-year broadcasting association with Star Sports, India’s leading sports network and part of Disney’s family of networks. This partnership is part of USPA Global’s broadcasting subsidiary, Global Polo Entertainment (GPE), and launched in October. This strategic association marks an innovative collaboration intended to bring… Read More »USPA Global Announces Strategic Broadcast Association with Star Sports

INTERNATIONAL CHARITY & THE SPORT OF POLO

Polo has long been considered the “sport of kings”; a thrilling pastime, enjoyed only by the rich and the royal. Although this adage largely held true for many of the early years of the sport, more recently, many clubs, teams, and individual players are making efforts to spread awareness about the sport and bring it to the masses. Additionally, others are utilizing the expensive connections surrounding the sport to benefit… Read More »INTERNATIONAL CHARITY & THE SPORT OF POLO

Sao Pablo, Brazil

Travel to Brazil

Taking up half of South America, Brazil covers over 2,000 miles from its northern end to its most southern tip and is the fifth largest country in the world. The massive stretch of tropical and subtropical landscapes is home to the largest river system in the world. Brazil’s rich cultural history is heavily influenced by its inland border connections to almost every South American country, including Argentina and Uruguay. These… Read More »Travel to Brazil

Budapest

Hungary: where rich history meets polo

Despite being a relatively small country with a population around nine million, Hungary is home to the largest natural grassland in Europe, the largest lake in Central Europe, and the second largest thermal lake in the world. In addition to its abundance of unique geographical features, the country is also famous for its incredible architecture and historic landmarks. As a landlocked country with seven boarding nations, Hungary has had many… Read More »Hungary: where rich history meets polo

Jamaica

Enjoy fun, sun, and polo in Jamaica

Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean sea at about 146 miles long and 22 to 51 miles wide. Across the country’s long history intertwined with colonialism, Jamaica’s lands are covered in remnants of the Spanish, European, and French influences they have experienced across time. Although Jamaica secured its independence from the United Kingdom in 1962, it is still a member of the Commonwealth, and as such, the… Read More »Enjoy fun, sun, and polo in Jamaica

History of Polo in Argentina

Argentina was first introduced to polo by the English. In the second half of the 19th century, English immigrants arrived in Argentina as wealthy landowners with a new found passion for polo. This influence, in combination with Argentina’s abundance of treeless plains and horses created a polo paradise. As the sport became more and more popular, the River Plate Polo Association and the National Polo Federation decided to combine forces… Read More »History of Polo in Argentina

History of Polo in Brazil

After securing its independence, Brazil assumed the debts of Portugal to the British Empire. Brazil, being lush with natural resources, decided to work with Britain to create railways to transport Brazil’s many exports. This connection not only brought Brazil out of debt and into good standings with Britain, but it also introduced the sport of polo to Sao Paulo. After English engineers initially introduced the sport to Brazil, polo quickly… Read More »History of Polo in Brazil

History of Polo in India

The first recorded game of polo was played in 600 B.C. in Persia (modern Iran). Mounted nomads migrating from Central Asia carried the sport with them during their travels. Eventually, the game reached the northeastern state of Manipur, where modern polo originated. Polo was formalized by British military officers in 1859 at the Silchar Polo Club (formed in 1834). In addition to this historic club, the Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) Polo… Read More »History of Polo in India

History of Polo in Spain

The history of polo in Spain, begins like most European countries as the sport began to come from surrounding European countries. In 1872, Spain’s first polo club, the Jerez Polo Club, was founded. Shortly after, Madridestablished its first polo club in 1876 by the order of King Alfonso XII. Similar to the beginningsof polo in England, the sport grew in popularity largely due to the influence and support ofroyalty. Through… Read More »History of Polo in Spain