Riyadh to host final of World Polo Championship Asia qualifiers

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will host the final of the 2025 Federation of International Polo (FIP) Arena World Polo Championship Asia qualifiers at the Nofa Equestrian Resort, west of Riyadh.

The highly anticipated event will run from May 8 to 9, 2025, featuring a two-legged playoff between the national teams of Pakistan and Iran, with the winner qualifying for the 2025 FIP Arena World Polo Championship in the United States.

Saudi Polo Federation CEO Faisal bin Duwaiyes said that it is the first time that Saudi Arabia has hosted the Asian final and the achievement is in line with the Kingdom’s successful record of hosting international events across various sports.

Bin Duwaiyes emphasized that preparations for the final began early in coordination with the Saudi Olympic & Paralympic Committee and the Ministry of Sport, in order to ensure a successful hosting.

Bin Duwaiyes concluded by welcoming the participating delegations and expressed his hope for a strong competitive display that will showcasee the evolution of polo across Asia.