In a spectacular showcase of skill, sportsmanship, and equestrian excellence, the highly anticipated finals of the UAE National Day Cup drew to a thrilling close at the Al Habtoor Polo Resort. The prestigious tournament spanned a week, bringing together elite teams and passionate polo enthusiasts for an exhilarating celebration of the sport.

The finals between Habtoor Polo and Bangash delivered a thrilling match as the two teams engaged in a pulse-pounding match, exchanging scores from the opening moments until the final whistle. The intense rivalry began with a dynamic start as Federico Von Potobsky of Bangash secured the first score, setting the tone for an action-packed showdown. However, Santos Iriarte of Habtoor Polo demonstrated exceptional resilience, swiftly responding with his own impressive plays to level the score and exemplified the unwavering commitment of the Habtoor Polo team to secure victory. 

In a climax that had the crowd roaring with anticipation, Habtoor Polo emerged triumphant in the final moments of the UAE National Day Cup 2023 Finals, seizing victory under the distinguished leadership of Vice Chairman of Al Habtoor Group, Mr. Mohammed Khalaf Al Habtoor.

Adding to the anticipation and prestige of the UAE National Day Cup 2023 Finals, Mr. Martin Pederson, the Chairman of IFZA and one of the league’s primary sponsors, honored the players and the winning team. 

FINAL UAE NATIONAL DAY CUP: HABTOOR POLO 6.5-6 BANGASH

HABTOOR POLO: Mohammed Al Habtoor, Santos Iriarte, Juanji Díaz Alberdi, Juan Cruz Guevara.

BANGASH: Haider Bangash, Federico Von Potobsky, Facundo Kelly, Marco Focaccia.

Chukker by chukker progression: 2.5-3, 3.5-4, 4.5-4, 6.5-6.

MVP: Facundo Kelly.

BPP: Fanática, ridden by Juan Cruz Guevara.

SUBSIDIARY FINAL: TCF-WOLVES 6-4 BIN DRAI

TCF-WOLVES: Habtoor Al Habtoor, Nico Petracchi, Tomás Iriarte, Tomás Palacios Bacqué.