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Due to the Salahi's gate-crashing scandal at the White House state dinner, the Indian Embassy has cut all sponsorship ties with the "America's Polo Cup," along with Landrover, Ritz Carlton and St Regis Hotels. <ref>{{cite news|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/indian-embassy-cuts-ties-with-gatecrashing-couple/106392-2.html. Indian Embassy cuts ties with gatecrashing couple|date=2009-03-12|dateaccessed=2009-03-12}}7</ref> Due to the Salahi's gate-crashing scandal at the White House state dinner, the Indian Embassy has cut all sponsorship ties with the "America's Polo Cup," along with Landrover, Ritz Carlton and St Regis Hotels. <ref>{{cite news|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/indian-embassy-cuts-ties-with-gatecrashing-couple/106392-2.html. Indian Embassy cuts ties with gatecrashing couple|date=2009-03-12|dateaccessed=2009-03-12}}7</ref>

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America's Polo Cup USA vs Australia 2009

The Land Rover America's Polo Cup is an international televised charity "grass" polo sporting event between the USA and a challenging nation each spring in the Washington DC area established in 2007.

History

2007

On May 12 the United Kingdom defeated America 7-3 at Morven Park in Leesburg, Virginia.

2008

America defeated Italy 6-2 at Morven Park in Leesburg, Virginia.

2009

On May 9 America defeated Australia 4-2 at the Capitol Polo Club in Potomac, Maryland.

2010

America was scheduled to face India on May 7-8 on the National Mall in Washington, DC. However because of the 2009 White House gatecrash incident, India has withdrawn its participation from the 2010 event.

Event Chairs

America's Polo Cup is chaired by Tareq & Michaele Salahi who are most famous for crashing a White House state dinner.

Due to the Salahi's gate-crashing scandal at the White House state dinner, the Indian Embassy has cut all sponsorship ties with the "America's Polo Cup," along with Landrover, Ritz Carlton and St Regis Hotels.

References

  1. Jane Porter Fogleman. "AMERICA'S CUP OF POLO" (PDF). Virginia Sportsman Magazine.
  2. "2007 America's Polo Cup".
  3. Michael Alison Chandler (2007-05-13). "For First-Timers, Match is a Lesson in Polo 101". Washington Post.
  4. Michael Alison Chandler (2007-05-12). "Va. Event Aims to Prove Polo Isn't Just for PrincesU.S., U.K. Play Today in Debut Match". Washington Post.
  5. Dan Steinberg. "Al Saunders Loves Polo". Washington Post. {{cite news}}: Text "date2007-05-14" ignored (help)
  6. "2008 America's Polo Cup". Washington Post.
  7. "2008 America's Polo Cup".
  8. "United States Polo Team Returns Home With Victory". REUTERS. 2008-10-02.
  9. "2009 America's Polo Cup pictures".
  10. "2009 America's Polo Cup press release" (PDF).
  11. . USA TODAY. 2009-05-12 http://www.usatoday.com/topics/article/Organizations/Companies/Transportation,+Travel,+Hospitality/Airlines/Qantas/05KMbWLd576fu/2. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  12. "LAND ROVER AMERICA'S POLO CUP CONTINUES GROWTH WITH 2009 EVENT, FEATURING USA VS. AUSTRALIA ON MAY 8 & 9". CW Television Network -DC50.
  13. "Land Rover America's Polo Cup Continues Growth With 2009 Event, Featuring USA vs. Australia on May 8 & 9". Reuters. {{cite news}}: Text "2009-02-25" ignored (help)
  14. "The United States Vs India, on the Polo Field". United States Department of State - US State Dept. 2009-07-04.
  15. "India to face off US in a polo match next year". The Hindu Times of India.
  16. "India to face off US in a polo match next year". Chennai News of India.
  17. Neely Tucker (2009-12-04). "Virginia will probe Salahis' Polo Cup". Washington Post.
  18. "Feds: Couple crashed Obama's state dinner". 2009-11-26. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dateaccessed= ignored (help)
  19. . 2009-03-12 Indian Embassy cuts ties with gatecrashing couple http://ibnlive.in.com/news/indian-embassy-cuts-ties-with-gatecrashing-couple/106392-2.html. Indian Embassy cuts ties with gatecrashing couple. {{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help); Missing or empty |title= (help); Unknown parameter |dateaccessed= ignored (help)7

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