First-ever women’s polo tournament in Saudi Arabia to take place in November

RIYADH: The first-ever women’s polo tournament in the Kingdom will take place in November at Al-Ittihad Academy Stadiums at the Nofa Equestrian Club Resort, near Riyadh, the Saudi Polo Federation has announced. A Saudi women’s polo team will compete against Arab and international opposition for the first time at the event.

The federation and Al-Hawafir Sports Company, the tournament’s official partner, are working with leading stables in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam to help the Saudi players prepare for the tournament. Fashion shows featuring designers from the participating countries will take place on the sidelines of the tournament, organizers said.