Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad 21st to 24th August, 2014
The Argentinian sun should shine on Gstaad this weekend for the traditional polo tournament, supported by Hublot. The organisers are looking forward to welcoming some of the world’s best polo players to Gstaad-Saanen airport fields for a closely-fought competition. 
This year big names have been announced by the four teams: The famous Argentinian brothers Eduardo and Frankie Menendez (hcp 6) will play for Egyptian captain Mohammed El Sewedi (hcp 2) and will, notably, compete with fellow Argentinian players Marcelo Pascual (hcp 6), Silvestre Fanelli (hcp 4) and his brother Jeronimo Fanelli (hcp 5). The competition will be held over four days with matches on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. During the event, spectators will be treated to exciting live shows, including the traditional horses and players’ parade, through the streets of Gstaad, on Friday at 16:00pm. The official village will open on Thursday 21st August at 11:00am with qualifier matches will starting at 13:30pm. With the level of all four teams being very consistent, the competition promises to be keenly contested. The tournament final will take place on Sunday 24th August from 13:30pm. Entrance is free and a Kinder Paradise will entertain children on Saturday and Sunday, from 11:00am -17:30pm. Alongside the great sporting moments, the party will not be forgotten. The much-awaited Polo Night on Saturday will be brought to life by Silvan Zingg, the renowned boogie-woogie pianist. Dora Live Band and the GreenGo resident DJ will then take over until the early morning! For the first time, the Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad will organise an Instagram contest. The best picture will win two VIP tickets for the 2015 edition of the tournament. Simply follow @polo_club_gstaad and post your picture with #pologstaad. In 2014, prestigious brands are once again supporting the glamourous tournament; Hublot, faithful Title-Sponsor of the event since 2008, Banque Baring Brothers Sturdza SA, Gstaad Palace, Vicomte A. and E.I.Sturdza Investment Funds are this year’s 4 team-sponsors.