On Saturday 14 September 2019, Johannesburg’s Inanda Polo Club was abuzz as guests from across the continent and abroad flocked in to be part of the prestigious Nedbank International Polo event. The annual social fixture is a globally renowned celebration that lends the perfect balance of action packed sporting and fun fashion flair.
This year, the South African Polo team faced off with New Zealand seeing South Africa end victorious to earn the much anticipated title for 2019. The final whistle saw a score of 10-5 to the local team. This competitive rivalry dating back to 1972, marked the 7th occasion the two countries have dueled for the coveted title. The curtain raiser match had seen the South African Juniors taking on the Gauteng Greenbacks which ended with the SA Juniors winning 6 goals to 1.5. Guests enjoyed premium hospitality and entertainment in the various areas on the day. The Best Playing Pony Prize was awarded to “Autumn” owned by Duncan Ellis and ridden by New Zealand’s Henry Jones. The Most Valuable Player was awarded to 18-year old debutant Marek Kanigowski at the celebratory prize giving ceremony, wrapping up the momentous match before the jam packed social festivities.
The South African Polo Association would like to thank sponsors Nedbank, Heineken, Johnnie Walker and partners Tanqueray and Meraas as well as the pony lenders, participants and spectators who came out to enjoy the day.
On Saturday 14 September 2019, Johannesburg’s Inanda Polo Club was abuzz as guests from across the continent and abroad flocked in to be part of the prestigious Nedbank International Polo event. The annual social fixture is a globally renowned celebration that lends the perfect balance of action packed sporting and fun fashion flair.
This year, the South African Polo team faced off with New Zealand seeing South Africa end victorious to earn the much anticipated title for 2019. The final whistle saw a score of 10-5 to the local team. This competitive rivalry dating back to 1972, marked the 7th occasion the two countries have dueled for the coveted title. The curtain raiser match had seen the South African Juniors taking on the Gauteng Greenbacks which ended with the SA Juniors winning 6 goals to 1.5. Guests enjoyed premium hospitality and entertainment in the various areas on the day. The Best Playing Pony Prize was awarded to “Autumn” owned by Duncan Ellis and ridden by New Zealand’s Henry Jones. The Most Valuable Player was awarded to 18-year old debutant Marek Kanigowski at the celebratory prize giving ceremony, wrapping up the momentous match before the jam packed social festivities.
The South African Polo Association would like to thank sponsors Nedbank, Heineken, Johnnie Walker and partners Tanqueray and Meraas as well as the pony lenders, participants and spectators who came out to enjoy the day.
Nedbank Group is one of the largest financial services groups in Africa offering wholesale and retail banking services as well as insurance, asset management and wealth management solutions through its frontline clusters, namely Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking, Nedbank Retail and Business Banking, Nedbank Wealth and the Rest of Africa. Nedbank Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nedbank Group.
Nedbank Group is one of the largest financial services groups in Africa offering wholesale and retail banking services as well as insurance, asset management and wealth management solutions through its frontline clusters, namely Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking, Nedbank Retail and Business Banking, Nedbank Wealth and the Rest of Africa. Nedbank Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nedbank Group.
Heineken is a Dutch brewing company, founded in 1864 by Gerard Adriaan Heineken in Amsterdam. As of 2017, Heineken owns over 165 breweries in more than 70 countries. It produces 250 international, regional, local and speciality beers and ciders and employs approximately 73,000 people.
Heineken is a Dutch brewing company, founded in 1864 by Gerard Adriaan Heineken in Amsterdam. As of 2017, Heineken owns over 165 breweries in more than 70 countries. It produces 250 international, regional, local and speciality beers and ciders and employs approximately 73,000 people.
Johnnie Walker is a brand of Scotch whisky now owned by Diageo that originated in the Scottish town of Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. The brand was first established by grocer John Walker. It is the most widely distributed brand of blended Scotch whisky in the world, sold in almost every country.
Johnnie Walker is a brand of Scotch whisky now owned by Diageo that originated in the Scottish town of Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. The brand was first established by grocer John Walker. It is the most widely distributed brand of blended Scotch whisky in the world, sold in almost every country.
Meraas’ portfolio in real estate comprises property development sales and asset management across some of Dubai’s most sought-after and iconic locations, such as City Walk, Bluewaters, Jumeira Bay, Pearl Jumeira and La Mer. The company prides itself on working with the best in class partners with a commitment to building projects of the highest quality, delivered on time, using the most comprehensive and integrated master planning. It also boasts a significant land bank in key areas in Dubai.
Meraas’ portfolio in real estate comprises property development sales and asset management across some of Dubai’s most sought-after and iconic locations, such as City Walk, Bluewaters, Jumeira Bay, Pearl Jumeira and La Mer. The company prides itself on working with the best in class partners with a commitment to building projects of the highest quality, delivered on time, using the most comprehensive and integrated master planning. It also boasts a significant land bank in key areas in Dubai.
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South Africa
Winners
1 Marek Kanigowski
2 Dirk van Reenen
3 Gareth Evans
4 Tom de Bruin ©
Reserves
Davy Evans
Johann du Preez
New Zealand
Runners-Up
1 Jesse Bray
2 Glen Sherriff
3 Kit Brooks ©
4 Henry Jones
Reserves
Sam Martin
South Africa
Winners
1 Marek Kanigowski
2 Dirk van Reenen
3 Gareth Evans
4 Tom de Bruin ©
Reserves
Davy Evans
Johann du Preez
New Zealand
Runners-Up
1 Jesse Bray
2 Glen Sherriff
3 Kit Brooks ©
4 Henry Jones
Reserves
Sam Martin
South African Juniors
Winners
1 Cearne Young
2 Callum Shaw
3 Alex Watson ©
4 William Crowe
Gauteng Greenbacks
Runners-Up
1 Thokozani Zondo
2 Nathi Shabalala
3 Jabulani Khanyile ©
4 Duncan Lowe
South African Juniors
Winners
1 Cearne Young
2 Callum Shaw
3 Alex Watson ©
4 William Crowe
Gauteng Greenbacks
Runners-Up
1 Thokozani Zondo
2 Nathi Shabalala
3 Jabulani Khanyile ©
4 Duncan Lowe
AwardsThe Curtain Raiser Match was won by the South African Juniors 6 – 1½
South Africa beat New Zealand 10 goals to 5. Marek Kanigowski won the MVP award and “Autumn” owned by Duncan Ellis ridden by Henry Jones won the Best Playing Pony award
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