Day 1
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.