Last Saturday, September 7, the prestigious Grand Prix polo tournament was held at our polo club La Carona, consolidating itself as a classic in the world of polo in Argentina.

This event brought together prominent diplomatic representatives, including the Ambassador of Finland, Nicola Lindertz, the Counselor of the Embassy of Nigeria, Zippora Kela and the Cultural Attaché of the Embassy of the United States, Rachel Greenley, underlining the relevance of this event to position polo at international level and bring us one step closer to our dream of taking polo to the Olympic level. Additionally, we had the always grateful presence of the Secretary of Tourism of Exaltación de la Cruz.

The day began with an opening ceremony that highlighted the importance of the tournament in the national polo calendar. The matches took place during the day, at dusk and at night, where the professionalism and skill of the players were demonstrated.

After intense matches, the event concluded with the traditional "after polo", a social event that allowed attendees to enjoy a relaxed and festive atmosphere.

Special thanks to the companies that supported this tournament: L'Abratto, Vidal, Imperial, Mercedes-Benz, RUS, Banco Hipotecario, Derby, Guido, Ghirardelli, KO Agua, Pampagourmet, Masseube and Ohra Pampa. Their participation was fundamental to the success of this event.

The Grand Prix tournament not only celebrates sporting excellence, but also promotes values of fellowship and passion for polo. It is an honor for us to celebrate this type of tournaments, which are of vital importance for the development and recognition of polo in Argentina and the world.

Last Thursday, September 5, we organized together with the Argentine Polo Association and the International Polo Federation the First Intercollegiate Tournament in our polo club La Carona, marking a milestone in the development of the sport at the youth level.

The day began with the flag ceremony of each of the schools represented by their teams and the singing of the Argentine and Uruguayan national anthems. A military band accompanied this historic event.

After an intense day of competition, the first place went to the New Zealand Pacific School. Second place on the podium went to the St Catherine / Moorlands joint team, followed by St George's in third place and Stella Maris in fourth place.

Authorities of the Municipality of Exaltación de la Cruz, including the mayor Diego Nanni, and an important representative of the University of Belgrano attended the tournament and expressed their support to this initiative that promotes polo among the new generations.

We are grateful for the participation of the following companies that supported this tournament: L'Abratto, Lácteos Vidal, Universidad de Belgrano, Banco Hipotecario, Derby Nutrición Equina, Pampa Gourmet, Masseube, Moño Azul, Tikal Natural Vineyards, Klasse Mercedes-Benz, RUS Seguros, Ghirardelli Café, yerba mate CBse and KO agua. And especially to Turismo Provincia de Buenos Aires that with its initiative of Manjares Bonoarenses invited several producers to exhibit their exquisite products.

This First Intercollegiate Polo Tournament marks an important milestone in the history of Argentine polo, and also lays the foundation for the future development of the sport at the youth level, promoting values of fellowship, excellence and passion for polo among the new generations.

From May 1 to 6 of 2023, Argentina Polo Day together with the International Polo Federation and the Argentine Polo Association, organized the First World Cup of Arena Polo, held exclusively at La Carona Polo Club by Argentina Polo Day.

The selected teams that played for the World Cup were Argentina, Austria, the United States, France, Morocco, and Uruguay.

It was five days of intense action, great convocation, and lots of entertainment. In the final, with a score of 9-8, France took first place, while the United States came in second.

Uruguay won the third place by defeating Austria with a score of 7-6, leaving the latter in fourth place.

Argentina took fifth place by winning against Morocco with a score of 10-12, leaving the latter in sixth place.

A historic milestone in polo, the first World Cup of Arena Polo, was played in Argentina.

We would like to thank the supporting companies: Imperial, Omint, Casablanca, RUS, Zapatería Guido, L’Abratto, Pampa Gourmet, Tromen, US Polo ASSN, and the broadcasting by ESPN Polo.

We also express our gratitude to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Marca País Argentina, Tourism Buenos Aires Province, Visit Buenos Aires, and the Municipality of Exaltación de la Cruz, for their joint effort in achieving the success of the First World Sand Polo Championship at Argentina Polo Day..

Once again, the public and private sectors worked together for the development and democratization of the polo industry.

This August 26 and 27, Argentina Polo Day together with the Argentine Polo Association organized a new edition of the Arena Polo Grand Prix at La Carona Polo Club, Capilla del Señor.

For the fourth consecutive year, La Carona Polo Club was chosen as the venue for this renowned tournament, starting the official 2022 polo season.

After two days of action and with a final result of 10 to 8 and a half, the first place went to the Argentina Polo Day team made up of the players Damián Mondaca, Bruno N. Morales and Guillermo Morales. Second place on the podium went to Club de Polo Capilla and its players Santiago Sastre, Felipe Bargallo and Fernando Furcade.

Important companies supported this tournament: L'Abratto Almacén de Delis, Palau Mineral Water, La Martina, Moño Azul Fruits, El Luchador Premium, +Bio Sustainable Cleaning, RUS Seguros, Mathienzo Yerba Mate Premium, Pampa Gourmet Delicias de Campo, John & Joe Specialty Coffee, Dulces Masseube, Productos Gaona and La Cantera Hotel Boutique. We highlight the work of Cromo for the music and Motor Films for the video and editing.

Authorities from Exaltacion de la Cruz Municipality, from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, members of Destino Argentina Board of Directors and members of the Argentine Polo Association have assisted to the tournament and expressed support to Argentina Polo Day promoting polo.

At the end of the event, Mr. Roberto Simonetti, Director of Tourism of Exaltación de la Cruz Municipality, recognized Argentina Polo Day for developing a tourism of excellence that, together with organizations of public sector, seeks to position polo as a tool for promoting the values of Argentina in the world.

On August 27th and 28th, Argentina Polo Day and the Asociación Argentina de Polo (Argentine Polo Association) hosted a new edition of the Arena Polo Grand Prix in La Carona Polo Club (Capilla del Señor).

La Carona Polo Club has been chosen for third year in a row as the venue for this tournament which marks the beginning of the official polo season and has become a real classic of Argentine polo.

This year, the tournament featured six top-level teams. La Aguada, Capilla Polo, Equestria, Martindale and Ascochinga joined the team of Argentina Polo Day. The finals were played on August 28th, and the award ceremony was celebrated with joy by all the players and their families. The Golden Cup was awarded to La Aguada followed by Capilla Polo and Equestria in second and third place, respectively.

The Arena Polo Grand Prix was attended by the Director of Tourism for the Municipality of Exaltación de la Cruz, authorities of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the National Institute of Tourism Promotion (INPROTUR) and the Argentine Polo Association. Top executives, officials, and special guests from the Japan Embassy also joined us on this occasion.

We would like to thank all the sponsors who joined us and contributed to the success of this tournament: L’Abratto, Los Helechos, Serafini, María Rávida, Metis Transportation Solutions, Le Marqué, Masseube, Moño Azul, Equidiet, La Taquera The Polo Revolution, and Murray Blacksmith.

During the closing ceremony, the Municipality of Exaltación de la Cruz recognized once more Argentina Polo Day for its 12 years of ongoing commitment to renew the public-private partnership for the promotion of Argentine polo as a sport and tourist activity worldwide.

On November 14th, Argentina Polo Day and the Asociación Argentina de Polo (Argentine Polo Association) hosted the polo night tournament Arena Polo Grand Prix. The event took place at La Carona Polo Club, in the city of Capilla del Señor, and featured four medium handicap teams.

It was a great night full of passion for polo, which was reflected in the field.

The Arena Polo Grand Prix was attended by the Mayor and the Director of Tourism for the Municipality of Exaltación de la Cruz, who made the first amateur polo tournament in 2020 possible.

Matches took place in the one and only illuminated professional arena polo field in Latin America. The team of Santiago Barral, Gonzalo Azumendi and Lucas Méndez Tronge ended up first followed by Patricio Poggi, Santos Perkins and Jorge Cinque in second place. The team of Santiago Araya, Benjamín Fernández Llorente and Benjamín Soto ended up third followed by Juan Lalor, Sebastián Brown and Daniel Barreto in fourth place. The energy was amazing!

We would like to thank all our sponsors who joined us with their excellent products and services: BodegaA16, L’Abratto by Paladini, Moño Azul, Le Marque, Masseube, and Murray Blacksmith.

The Arena Polo Grand Prix is here to stay. It was a historic event marking the beginning of the tournament season for this special 2020. Looking forward to meeting you at our next edition in 2021!

On July 31, 2019, the last stage of the "Arena Polo Gran Prix" of the Argentine Polo Association was organized at La Carona Polo Club. Previously played in the Equestrian and Martindale clubs, the Tournament was played by six polo teams of up to seventeen goals.

An historical final: The players of La Aguada and Argentina Polo Day on the illuminated court and the Ituzaingo Military Band of the Artillery Regiment 1 singing the Argentine National Anthem. Argentina Polo Day is the champion of the Tournament.

The final took place under a bright sky, where emotions and adrenaline were the key to the meeting that was enjoyed from start to finish by all attendees.

The Subsecretary of Tourism of the Province of Buenos Aires and the Director of Tourism of Exaltacion de la Cruz recognized the trajectory of Argentina Polo Day, and the 10 years of public-private joint work positioning the Argentine Polo in tourism.
In the VIP area, especially dedicated to receiving businessmen, journalists and professional players, exquisite wines from Bodega A16 were tasted during the evening.

Towards the end, and along with the awards, there was a time to thank all the sponsors who supported the Polo Tournament, among which they were: Bodega A16, Localiza, Mathienzo, Tromen and Equidiet.
During the closing of the event, the energy and joy of all attendees were present during the party combined with good music, drinks and talks recalling the best plays of the tournament.

It's busy a busy few days in Argentina Polo Day with the visit from San Diego Polo Club, from California (USA) on behalf of the American Polo Tournament. On Thursday November 23, sponsored by La Martina, the Argentina Polo Day team played the San Diego Polo Club team in an 8 chukker game to determine the winner of the American Polo Tournament.

Along with an award, Argentina Polo Day gave San Diego Polo Cub a symbolic plaque as a token of their friendship. Aligned by the same values and desire to promote polo worldwide, Argentina Polo Day and San Diego Polo Club created this alliance of professional polo in friendly and understanding environment.

As a finishing touch, Argentina Polo Day gifted to San Diego Polo Club one of their favorite mares "Nazarena" as a show of their loyalty.

We thank both La Martina and San Diego Polo Club greatly for their dedication to Argentina Polo Day a to polo - the passion that unites us all.

On March 26th, 2016 it was organized at La Carona Polo Club, the Polo Tournament “Friendship Cup Argentina Polo Day & Capilla del Señor”, that was attended by about 350 people and generated an outstanding start of institutional relations between ARGENTINA POLO DAY with the TOURISM BOARD OF EXALTACION DE LA CRUZ, outlining the beginning of strategies to strengthen ties public- private and consolidate the territory of Capilla del Señor in the tourism market with the most emblematic product that differentiates our country, the Argentine Polo.

The Friendship Cup 2016 Polo Tournament involved the participation of 4 teams of up to 12 goals. The fourth place was for Localiza Team. The third place, for Finca Los Tigres Team.

And the final of the Polo Cup was between the teams Argentina Polo Day and Exaltacion Turismo, being the Exaltacion Turismo Team the deserved tournament winner with the players Gustavo Lopez, Mario Gomes, Gregorio Palopoli and Ruben Jabib.

The day was brilliant, the sky was blue, and emotions and adrenaline were running high from start to finish for everyone taking part.

The VIP area, especially dedicated to welcome businessmen, journalists and professional players, had the great honour of receiving also the Mayor of Exaltacion de la Cruz and Mrs., the Director of Tourism of Exaltacion de la Cruz and Sir Henry and Lady Riley from United Kingdom.

Towards the end, and together with the awards, there was also a moment to thank all the sponsors who supported the realization of this Polo Tournament, including: the Inprotur , Localiza , Esplendor Hotels , Saddlery Miguel Acuna, Barolo Palace Tours , Campari and Don David de Bodegas El Esteco.

During the closing of the event, there was a lot of energy and excitement among everyone enjoying the big party, with modern music, drinks and good conversations recalling the best moments of the tournament.