Leading Argentine polo team La Dolfina and the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) have forged a new strategic alliance to transform the ancient Saudi city into an internationally recognized destination for heritage and equestrian sports, including desert polo.
The agreement was signed at the third edition of the Richard Mille Desert Polo tournament, which took place in AlUla from January 17–20. It establishes the technical framework for future additions to the elite equine sport and its continued success.
La Dolfina will help RCU establish a new Polo Academy in AlUla in addition to organizing and carrying out instructional courses for locals, guests, and Saudis who are keen to learn the game under the guidance of some of the world’s top players and coaches. In addition, La Dolfina will supply horses for AlUla polo competitions.
La Dolfina will help RCU establish a new Polo Academy in AlUla
Adolfo Cambiaso is a prominent player for La Dolfina and one of the all-time great polo players, and he and his teammates, along with the technical staff, will contribute their wealth of expertise and experience to the growth of polo in AlUla.
The new strategic partnership with La Dolfina will accelerate the introduction of robust technical developments, boosting AlUla’s standing as the top winter destination for equestrian competitions and drawing players, teams, enthusiasts, and more to the region and its quickly changing landscape of facilities and purpose-built infrastructure, like the Al Fursan Village.
La Dolfina players, who are from the province of Buenos Aires, will offer high-level professional, technical, and advisory support
La Dolfina players, who are from the province of Buenos Aires, will offer high-level professional, technical, and advisory support to AlUla’s polo community in addition to promoting participation in the game, developing skills, and assisting in the creation of new business opportunities.
Ziad Alsuhaibani, Chief Sports Officer at the Royal Commission for AlUla, commented: “We are delighted to announce the signing of a new strategic partnership with the La Dolfina polo team that will greatly support the growth and development of desert polo in AlUla and establish northwest Arabia as the number one winter destination for equestrian sports. Having La Dolfina join our network of international partners, who will share their years of knowledge, sporting achievement, and experience of winning major international tournaments, will help to elevate equestrian sports in AlUla to a greater level of sophistication, participation, and excitement.”