The First Snow Polo World Cup in Asia
12 teams from around the world vie for the championship at Tianjin Metropolitan Polo Club
Final Scores on February 5 Games
Tianjin, China, February 5, 2012
Luis Schmidt Montes.
The action continues at Asia’s first ever Snow Polo World Cup at the Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club (“Metropolitan Polo Club”). The spectacular “Fortune Heights Snow Polo World Cup 2012” (“Snow Polo World Cup”) opening ceremony on February 4, which included stunning aerial displays, drew distinguished officials and guests from the country and around the world. The ceremony was officiated by officials from the Tianjin Government, the General Administration of Sport of China and authorities from the Federation of International Polo.
The Tournament today was graced by the presence of Mr. Luis Schmidt Montes, Ambassador, Embassy of Chile to China. Mr. Montes commenced the second game today by throwing in the orange snow polo ball, officially starting the Brazil vs Australia match.
Final Scores on the Fourth Day of the Fortune Heights Snow Polo World Cup 2012
The opening match of the fourth day of the Tournament was between Chile and France. In the fast-paced game Chile emerged victorious, beating France 6:2.
The second game between Brazil and Australia was a tense affair, with both teams defending well. The game ended with Australia 8: Brazil 7.
The final game was between New Zealand and Italy, which ended on 4:4, penalties 3:2
Results for ‘Fortune Heights Snow Polo World Cup 2012’ from February 2 – 5, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012:
13:00 Game 1: Hong Kong, China 4 vs India 2
14:00 Game 2: Argentina 4 vs USA 4 (penalties 8:7)
15:00 Game 3: England 7 vs South Africa 6
Friday, February 3, 2012:
13:00 Game 4: France 5 vs Brazil 2
14:00 Game 5: Australia 3 vs Italy 3 (penalties 3:2)
15:00 Game 6: Chile 5 vs New Zealand 3
Saturday, February 4, 2012:
13:00 Game 7: England 6 vs Hong Kong, China 6 (penalties 2:0)
14:00 Game 8: South Africa 2 vs Argentina 2 (penalties 3:2)
15:00 Game 9: USA 9 vs India 4
Sunday, February 5, 2012:
13:00 Game 10: Chile 6 vs France 2
14:00 Game 11: Australia 8 vs Brazil 7
15:00 Game 12: Italy 4 vs New Zealand 4 (penalties 2:3)
In addition to the thrilling action on the field, the Snow Polo World Cup also features a Nordic Wonderland, showcasing winter amusements, ice sculptures, and musical entertainment, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience for spectators of all ages.
Information on“Fortune Heights Snow Polo World Cup 2012”
Opening hours: Gate opens at 11am
Match Time: 1pm to 4pm
Address: No.16 Hai Tai Hua Ke Ju Lu Bin Hai Gao Xin Qu, Tianjin 300384, China
Enquiry: (86) 22 2372 8877; email: vip@snowpoloworldcup.com
Official website: snowpoloworldcup.com
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