Argentina and Qatar Launch Polo AlMarsa: Bridging Cultures Through Sport
In a significant move that highlights the growing relationship between Argentina and Qatar, the Qatar Polo Club has announced the official launch of Polo AlMarsa. The event, unveiled during a press conference attended by dignitaries from both nations, is the result of a collaboration with Doha Ports, Years of Culture, and Visit Qatar. This marks a landmark initiative within the framework of the Argentina-Qatar Year of Culture 2025.
From December 11th to 13th, the Old Doha Port, near the city’s cruise terminal, will transform into a hub of equestrian excellence. Over the course of three days, top-tier polo players from Argentina will participate in world-class exhibition matches, showcasing their talents on fields specially constructed beside the sea. This unprecedented event not only signifies the introduction of professional polo in Qatar, but also establishes a new platform for promoting the sport’s growing popularity across the region.
The success of this project is rooted in a multi-year partnership between the Argentine Embassy in Qatar and local authorities, in addition to support from various Argentinian institutions devoted to sports development. “The creation of the Qatar Polo Club is the result of several years of close cooperation between this Embassy and Qatari authorities as well as polo enthusiasts in both countries,” noted the Embajada Argentina en Qatar (Argentine Embassy in Qatar).
The Polo AlMarsa initiative is expected to serve as a window to the world, celebrating the rich tradition of Argentine polo while catalyzing sporting and cultural exchange in a venue that blends modern infrastructure with Doha’s maritime heritage. As part of the year-long Argentina-Qatar Year of Culture 2025, Polo AlMarsa stands alongside a diverse calendar of joint cultural, musical, and literary events, including notable performances by the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra and reciprocal book fairs in Buenos Aires and Doha.
Tickets for the event are now available for purchase at www.poloalmarsa.com. The Polo AlMarsa tournament will not only display athletic prowess but also foster dialogue and collaboration between two nations with a shared passion for tradition, sportsmanship, and cultural diplomacy.
Team V.4-LKDN-UAE
