2017 NPA Lagos International Polo gallops off today
@shagcy The 2017 NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament will gallop off today with Lagos STL and Ibadan Challenge squaring up in the first day reserved exclusively for teams in the Silver Cup.
Top polo players across the country are expected to jostle for laurels during the 11-day event, which has Guaranty Trust Bank as main sponsor.
The four main cups to be competed for by the teams are Silver Cup, Open Cup, Lagos Low Cup and Majekodunmi Cup.
Lagos Polo Club President, Ade Laoye promises polo faithful topclass action alongside fun and excitement, adding that this year’s edition will be better.
Laoye stated that massive infrastructural upgrade has been carried out for proper and efficient polo with all the safety measures.
Also speaking ahead event, GTBank Head of Corporate Affairs and External Communications, Oyinade Adegite pledges the financial institution’s support for the game.
“For GTBank, polo is a special game; a special sport. The uniqueness and the quality of the game endeared us to the sport. Aside, the passion and competitiveness of the sport are part of the values that drives our commitment,” she said.
Nigeria Polo Association Chairman, Dolapo Akerele expressed confidence on the success of the tournament pointing that Lagos Polo Club has continued to excel and show examples to other clubs. Aside polo, a lot of social activities are on the card for the duration of the tournament.
Deputy Tournament Director, Seyi Oyinlola disclosed that 10 teams will battle for the newly-introduced Silver Cup which used to be the Dansa Cup while four Lagos teams will compete in the Open Cup.