Some of the most renowned indigenous and
international polo teams are set to convene in Lagos, Nigeria to compete for
highly coveted trophies in the 2018 Lagos Int’l Polo Tournament. Sponsored by
leading African Financial Institution, Guaranty Trust Bank plc, the competition
will see both Nigerian and foreign teams compete in four main cups, namely: the
Silver Cup, Open Cup, Lagos Low Cup and Majekodunmi Cup.
Over the years, GTBank has been at the
forefront of supporting Polo; widely revered as the Sport of Kings, and
promoting the Lagos
International Polo Tournament, which has hosted reputable
personalities such as His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Played on the grounds
of the Lagos Polo Club, Ikoyi, the premier polo club in the country, the tournament
has featured polo greats like Alphonso Pieres, Gonzalo Pieres and Alan Kent,
and promises to provide top class action and entertainment for all polo lovers.
Some of the players expected to light up
this year’s tournament include Manuel Crespo, a seven-goaler from Argentina;
South Africa’s Tom De Bruin +7; a
nd Alfredo Bigati, another +7 handicap player
from Argentina. Other professionals expected include Santiago Cernadas +6,
Adamu Atta, Babangida Hassan, Bello Buba, Santiago Astrada +6, Diego Whyte and
Martin Juaregi. Polo enthusiasts will also be treated to a variety of
off-the-pitch activities ranging from thrilling performances by music stars to
an exquisite experience at the exclusive GTBank Lounge where guests will be
treated to epicurean cuisine and vintage wine.
Commenting on GTBank’s sponsorship of
the 2018 NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament, Segun Agbaje, Managing
Director of Guaranty Trust Bank plc, said; “We love the game of polo, the passion
and the symbiosis between the players and their horses, but most importantly,
we hold a strong affinity to the sport of kings because it reflects quality,
competitiveness and fair play; some of the values that have made GTBank a
Proudly African and Truly International Financial Institution.” He further
stated that; “Our sponsorship of the 2018 NPA Lagos International Polo
Tournament, which has grown over the years to become one of the most
anticipated social and sporting events of the year, demonstrates our strong
belief in the role of sports in developing and uniting our society.”
Guaranty Trust Bank plc is one of the
few Nigerian financial institutions that have maintained a defined Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy, most especially in sports education. The
GTBank Masters Cup as well as the Principals Cup tournaments in Lagos and Ogun
states are some of the projects the bank has taken up in this regard.
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