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| Organizing committe MTN Lagos Polo Int'l tournament 2012. |
The MTN Lagos Polo Tournament, organized by the Lagos Polo Club (LPC), is here again. The tournament was officially declared opened today by the tournaments organizing committee amidst cross-sections of journalists drawn from different media houses. Journalists from the print, Television and electronic media agencies, both local and international, were fully represented. Some of the media outfits present at the media brief are Sliver Bird Television, Channels television, The Nation news paper and Sun newspapers. Others are Unique International magazine, Polonaija, Polo- plus international magazine, Vanguard newspapers amongst others.
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| L-R: Mrs. Cherry Eromosele(MTN SNR. Mgr. Consumer Marketing) and President of LPC, Mr. Dolapo Akinrele (SAN) |
Mr. Ayo Olashoju, the tournament manager, while speaking to journalists during the press conference, confirmed the participation of foreign Polo players from the U.K, Argentina and South Africa. It would be recalled that last year, 2011, MTN Lagos Polo tournament witnessed participation of Argentine players. According to him, “This year will be different, as more foreign players will feature in the tournament”. The amiable tournament manager is running his third year as the tournament manager due to the success recorded in the past.
Guests and spectators have been advised not to miss any of the matches, as this year’s tourney will be better compare to the past. He also promised that it will not produce any dull moment.
Amongst polo players scheduled to strut the pitch and flaunt their skills are Marcello Pascal (+6), Frankie Menandez (+7), Julio Novillo Astrada(+8) to mention a few. Also, the tournament manager confirmed more participation of female players this year.
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| L-R: Mr. Dolapo Akerele(LPC President), and Tournament Mgr. Mr. Ayo Olasoju |
Addressing the media, MTN senior manager consumer Marketing, Mrs. Cherry Eromosele, stressed the need for the continuous sponsorship of Polo, as MTN is keen on enriching the lives of its subscribers. Although, the figure for this year’s sponsorship was not publicly declared, the President of LPC, Mr. Dolapo Akerele(SAN), thanked MTN for its unflinching and continued support to the game of Polo in Nigeria.
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| Capt. Lagos Polo Club, Mr. Mustapher Fashinro |
The tournament low goal category begins tomorrow 29th of February and will run through the 4th of March, while the high goal is scheduled between 7th to 11th of March.
