Newport Polo will introduce the Pakistan Polo Team for Opening Day on Saturday, June 1, 2024, as the 38th nation to participate in the Newport International Polo Series Presented by Turkish Airlines.
The polo match featuring USA vs. Pakistan will begin at 5 pm with a flag raising of the Pakistan national flag, national anthems, and an Official Coin Toss.
“It is an honor to welcome the Pakistan team coming from such a great distance,” says Dan Keating, the Polo Series Founder, “we know our fans will be excited to see their skillful play, coming from the cradle of polo.”
Polo’s origins in Pakistan date back to ancient times. It is believed to have been introduced by Central Asian nomads who brought the game to the Indian subcontinent. Polo has been played in the region for over 2,000 years, with historical references indicating its presence during the Persian Empire and later in the Mughal era.
The first in a series of unique Cocktail Meet & Greet soirées this year, a season kickoff celebration and cocktail Meet & Greet reception welcome supporters by RSVP to Hammetts Wharf on Friday, May 31, the eve of Opening Day, from 7-8:30pm.
Tickets are available at www.nptpolo.com and at the entry gates. The 6-chukker contest will feature a half-time divot stomp on BD Field at the polo grounds at 250 Linden Lane in Portsmouth, RI. It will conclude with a Trophy Presentation and autograph signing, a complimentary…
