Hong Kong, China crowned Champions of the first ever Snow Polo World Cup in Asia in which Africa’s sole representatives, South Africa finished overall runners-up. The prestigious final was hosted by the Equestrian Association of China and the Federation of International Polo (FIP).
Asia’s first ever “Fortune Heights Snow Polo World Cup 2012 was successfully concluded after nine days of fierce competition. Twelve teams from around the world competed for top honours in the event that attracted a large number of prestigious guests including ambassadors, polo professionals and prominent elites.
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, France, England, Hong Kong, China, India, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa and the USA were all vying to become the first winners of the inaugural Snow Polo World Cup, thus making this international high-goal tournament one of the largest in the world.
Hong Kong dominated the first chukka of the final, with Guillermo Terrera and Martin Inchauspe both scoring. South Africa’s Tom de Bruin opened the scoring for South Africa in the second chukka, but Hong Kong, China dominated possession, with Terrera scoring again.
Martin Inchauspe scored again to extend Hong Kong’s lead. Tom de Bruin scored a penalty towards the end of the chukka, but Guillermo Terrera scored a penalty also, to bring the home side up to 6:2 at half time.
Having defended for most of the game thus far, South Africa started to threaten more in chukka 3, although Hong Kong, China’s Guillermo Terrera performed a dramatic penalty save to secure Hong Kong’s lead. South Africa found their stride in chukka 4, and put the home side under severe pressure, however Hong Kong, China maintained their lead, and finished the game 7:4.
The playoff for 3rd and 4th place was between England and Argentina. It was a very close match, with both teams remaining within one point of each other, and England edging ahead 4-3 at halftime. The lead switched between the two teams throughout the rest of the game, but England managed to emerge victorious at the end, sealing an 8-7 win.
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