INTERNATIONAL POLO TOUR DOMINATES POLO WORLD WITH BACK-TO-BACK VIRGINIA VICTORIES

Florida-based the International Polo Tour (IPT), led by Founder and Team Captain Tareq Salahi, is returning home this week following two stunning victories in the heart of Virginia's polo culture, including in the coveted United States Chief of Protocol Ambassadors Cup.

Beginning Saturday standing tall in the middle of Phipps Polo Field, the oldest polo field in Virginia as well as third oldest in the nation, the IPT's Hotels at Sea Luxury Cruises team valiantly played against Team Sales Force / Makani, ending the intense match with a score of 8-6.

"We are honored to have had the opportunity to play in such a historic location, especially in a match rooted in culture, diversity, and purpose," said Salahi. "Our team was founded on the belief that polo can bring people from different worlds together, and this game was a beautiful example."

Established in 1972 by Ambassador Marion Smoak, the Chief of Protocol Polo Cup was designed to foster friendly international exchanges by bringing together polo teams from various nations. To this day, it continues to be recognized as one of our nation's most prestigious polo events, celebrating international diplomacy and being attended by members of the diplomatic corps & allies to the United States.

"My father, Ambassador Marion Smoak, an avid polo player, started the Chief of Protocol Tournament and Trophy in the 1970s to bring people together and to start an international exchange with friendly competition. Donald Ensenat, Chief of Protocol in the early 2000s and a keen player himself, continued the tradition. This is an historic event and trophy and, over the years, has garnered much interest and support from the Virginia, DC, and Maryland community," said Mary Frances. "It's wonderful to be competing for it. Thank you to Tareq Salahi and Doug Barns for making this happen. My Dad would be proud."

Following their victory, the IPT had little time to rest, with preparations being finalized for their second match of the day at Morven Park International Polo Club as part of the Circumnavigators Club.

"You would think our earlier match would have put us at a disadvantage, but the opposite was true," smiled Salahi. "We were burning up with anticipation, excited to get into the polo arena stadium so soon and running on an amazing high that led us to another victory in under 24 hours."

Salahi, the high scorer in both games, helped his team pull off a 11-7 second win against Team Sales Force / Makani, closing out the weekend with a bang and setting a new standard for the IPT's upcoming games.

"Words cannot describe how proud I am of my team- we brought our best, and every second on the field was a testament to years of practice, passion, and love. I am incredibly excited for the remainder of the 2025 season, and we will continue working hard for a successful year."

The IPT will be holding its annual Sunset Polo USA vs. South Africa Val De Vie match in support of We Will Survive Cancer (WWSC) this September, a highlight of the season featuring sports world superstars such as NFL's Josh Norman and Tim Johnson, Rockin the Runway Fashion Show, and an exclusive, premium luxury raffle to top off the exciting night.

To learn more about the IPT, visit: http://www.internationalpolotour.com/

About the International Polo Tour:
The International Polo Tour, founded by Captain Tareq Salahi, brings the love of Polo to a wider audience, uniting international cultures in a celebration of both their common bonds and their diversity. From Snow Polo to Beach Polo to Elephant Polo, IPT provides support worldwide, including Argentina, Australia, Asia, England, South America, Italy, and throughout the United States including the high-net-worth region of the Capitol Region area of Washington D.C and the Northeast & Florida markets.

This game is rich with tradition in markets around the world, reaching far beyond the field. To fully capture the spirit of America and its international challengers, as well as the imagination and enthusiasm of their people, this cooperative effort combines government relations, upscale consumer goods, and tourism initiatives. It serves as an economic development engine for the United States and its international partners.

The IPT is thankful for all of its incredible sponsors and supporters, including ESPN, Douglas Elliman, Hotels at Sea® Luxury Cruises, Resorts at Sea®, Equine Sports Marketing, Twilight Polo Club, Stella Artois, Nutrl Vodka, Oui Producciones, Celebration Winery, Naviva, a Four Seasons Resort, Oasis Winery®, Salty Bottom Blue, and Michelob Ultra.

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