victory at the 41st Snow Polo World Cup St. moritz

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Resounding victory for Standing Rock in The 41st Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz Final

Finals’ Day is not just three matches, but a magnificent moment in the winter calendar. 26,000 spectators certainly agreed, with sellout crowds over the course of the weekend and an impressive 2,400 tonnes of infrastructure placed upon the frozen Lake St. Moritz. In exciting breaking news, J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, has confirmed a major four-year commitment to Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz, with US Polo Assn. confirmed as the official apparel supplier until 2030.

The first match of the day saw Azerbaijan-Land of Fire and Mackage battle for fifth and sixth place. A penalty conversion for Azerbaijan-Land of Fire opened the fourth and final chukka to give them a 5-4 lead. The Subsidiary Final for the Mackage Trophy saw thrilling end-to-end action. The white-shirted ‘Boys from Brazil’ for Investec ran out the winners with a closer than close final score of 5-4½. Both finalists, Flexjet and Standing Rock, had impeccable pedigrees and the sold-out grandstands were packed for the Final. A converted penalty from Most Valuable Player Raul Laplacette swung the lead in their favour, followed by Raul scoring a further goal with less than 30 seconds left on the clock, securing the title safely in Standing Rock’s possession.

So, after nine matches, the 41st edition of this iconic tournament drew to a close in fitting style. Make a note in your diary now for the 42nd anniversary edition on 22, 23 and 24 January 2027. 
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 Snow Polo, Swiss Precision and a Spectacle Like No Other

Now in its 41st edition, the Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz reigns supreme as the world’s only high-goal polo tournament played on snow – a dazzling fusion of elite sport, alpine glamour and unmistakable Swiss precision. The 41st Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz burst into life today on a pristine 55cm ice base, delivering the perfect playing surface for the six top teams to battle. Three crucial matches launched the action, with the day’s top four teams advancing directly to the Semi Finals. 

The first match of this year’s tournament saw team Flexjet take on team Mackage. Flexjet edged the final chukka, outscoring Mackage two goals to one to seal a 7-5½ victory and book their place in tomorrow’s Semi-Finals. Team St. Moritz-Top of the World faced last year’s finalists, Team Azerbaijan – Land of Fire, tournament winners in both 2022 and 2023. The final result was a narrow 4-3½ victory for team St. Moritz and with it, a place in tomorrow’s Semi-Finals.
 
At half-time Standing Rock looked strong with a 4-1 lead against Investec, and whilst ‘The Boys from Brazil’ rallied in the final two chukkas, it was too little too late and as the final bell rang. It was a never in doubt result which saw Standing Rock claim their deserved place in the Semi-Finals with a 6-4 win. 
 
The action continues tomorrow at 11am for The President’s Cup: Mackage vs Investec. Followed at 12.15pm Semi-Final 1 for The Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Trophy: Flexjet vs St. Moritz-Top of the World.  Whilst action concludes at 2.30pm for Semi-Final 2 for The U.S. Polo Assn. Cup: Azerbaijan-Land of Fire vs Standing Rock.