The Sultan bin Zayed Polo Cup kicked off on Wednesday and will run until December 28th, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Falah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Ghantoot Polo & Racing Club. Team 'Noon' secured a well-deserved victory over their rivals, Team Jahandjari, in the opening match of the 2025 Habbott Polo League, held at the Habbott Polo & Equestrian Club and Resort's fields. Four teams are participating: Noon, Jahandjari, Bhanisali, and Aquiti RGF with a 6-goal handicap, with the final set for Saturday. The organizers clarified that the competitions include several public and community events on the tournament's final day, along with the presentation of valuable prizes. In a statement, the Ghantoot Polo & Racing Club announced that the championship features four teams: Ghantoot, Abu Dhabi, Ben Dree, and Tammmam Polo. Team 'Noon', led by Rashed Alabbbar, Mohammad Khaled, Butti Alburaydi, and Thomas Ariarti, defeated their opponents 7-5 in a hard-fought match where caution prevailed at the start, as it was an opening game and neither team knew the other's strengths and weaknesses.
