-The next instalment of polo action will be at the same club next weekend, from September 22nd, to 24th;
LYNN NJOROGE-IMG KENYA PR;
Hosts Kenya showed determination and skill to pip a determined Zambia team by 3 goals to 2 at the 9-Goal International Polo Tournament which took place at the Nairobi Polo Club in the Capital City Nairobi, Kenya.
The tournament had 3 tiers of competition namely the Gillies Turle trophy, which included Tusker Malt, Tanqueray, SBM Bank and SGA Security, the Fat Hippo trophy, which was contested by 24:7, Capital FM, Primarosa, Live Eye, and the main event, which was the showdown between the Kenyan and Zambian Men’s Polo teams.
In the Gillies Turle trophy final on Saturday, SBM Bank’s team, comprised of Archie Voorspuy (Handicap 3), Harry Millear (Handicap 3), Izzy Voorspuy (Handicap 3), and Izzy Stichbury (Handicap 1), put up a spirited fight but were ultimately beaten to the trophy by Tusker Malt, who won 6-5.
The 6-goal rated Casimir Gross showed why he is Kenya’s highest rated player, scoring all 6 goals for Tusker Malt. Izzy and Archie Voorspuy scored a brace each, and Harry Millar rounded off the score with one goal.
The Fat Hippo trophy final was between Primarosa and 24:7, with Primarosa emerging victorious. Gregory Kimani scored a brace for Primarosa and Hiromi Nzomo scored a goal to make it 3. On the scoresheet for 24:7 were Jamie Excell and Michelle Morgan.
The main event took place on Sunday, as Team Kenya faced off against Team Zambia where Team Kenya consisted of Jadini Nzomo (1), Ben Stonewigg (2), Joss Craig (2) and Captain Archie Voorspuy (3).
Their Zambian counterparts consisted of Harry Millar (3) Darryl Higgins (2), Jamie Henderson (3) and Niels Bojsen (1).
On the scoresheet for Kenya were Archie Voorspuy and Jadini Nzomo, while Harry Millar scored all the goals for Zambia.
This event marks the fourth game out of a total of nine games for the 2023/24 season, with SBM Bank of Kenya proudly serving as a season sponsor, contributing a generous sponsorship of 3 million.
SBM Bank of Kenya Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Moezz Mir, who attended the Sunday final commented on the tournament, saying, “We are thrilled to be part of such an exhilarating polo tournament that brings together exceptional talent and sportsmanship. SBM Bank remains committed to supporting the growth of polo in Kenya and the region.”
SBM Bank is a leading and trusted financial institution with an international footprint in Mauritius, Kenya, India, and Madagascar.
It is headquartered in Mauritius and has an asset base of 8 billion dollars and is listed on the Mauritius Stock Exchange.
SBM is positioned to offer an unprecedented based on our evolved corporate purpose, ‘For A Smarter Tomorrow,’ which speaks to digitization, innovation, excellence in customer experience and relevant solutions for customers.
SBM was established in Kenya in May 2017 and currently has 41 branches countrywide and is complemented by customer touch points such as a round-the-clock contact center, ATMs, mobile banking, online banking, and extensive agency banking services.
A key focus for SBM is sustainability and positive impact for the environment and community driven by an elaborate ESG agenda.
SBM Bank Kenya is regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya, and it also operates as an Authorized Depository and Securities Dealer following a license issuance by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA).
The next instalment of polo action will be at the Nairobi Polo Club next weekend, from September 22nd, to 24th,.
Event Details;
Name: Nairobi International Weekend;
Date: 22nd-24th, September;
Venue: Nairobi Polo Club;
Season: 2023/24 Polo Season (Tournament 4 of 9);
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