ROYAL SALUTE EXTENDS ASSOCIATION WITH
MAHARAJA OF JODHPUR GOLDEN JUBILEE POLO CUP INTO THE FIFTH YEAR
Mumbai, November 28th, 2013: Royal Salute, the world’s
leading luxury Scotch whisky, has further extended its association with the
international polo community, as it partners with The Royal Salute Maharaja of
Jodhpur Golden Jubilee Cup for the fifth year in succession.
The celebrations will begin
this year with a Preview event hosted by Royal Salute and His Highness Gaj
Singh II in Mumbai at Taj Mahal Hotel on November 28, 2013. Royal Salute
continues to build on its unique royal heritage with the attendance of
honorable guests from across the country who will be seen at this Preview to
the high profile event that will be set in the majestic foothills of the Royal
Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur and the Mehrangarh Fort.
Royal Salute Maharaja of Jodhpur Golden Jubilee
Polo Cup 2013 will be played from December 17th to 21st,
2013. It culminates with The Maharaja of Jodhpurs Gala Dinner at the Mehrangarh
Fort, set on a cliff top 500m, above the city of Jodhpur. For the first time the brand will have - The Royal Salute Team, represented by Malcolm Borwick,
professional England polo player and Royal Salute World Polo Ambassador, who
recently led his team to victory at The Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup,
playing alongside Prince Harry. Additionally, as a special invitee JOHANNES
HEUBL, German based super model will be joining the Polo enthusiasts in
Jodhpur. He works closely with Royal
Salute to share its vision of polo to a new, younger audience.
To commemorate this spirit
in Polo internationally, the Brand Royal Salute has lunched the Royal Salute
World Polo Limited Edition blend, a Travel Retail exclusive to celebrate the
brand’s commitment to the sport around the world.
Commenting on the imminent
championship, says Sumeet Lamba, Executive Director, Pernod Ricard India, “Royal Salute, the brand of royalty, has been
associated with Polo, the sport of royalty, across the world. We are proud to continue
extending our support to what is undeniably the pinnacle of polo in India - The
Royal
Salute Maharaja of Jodhpur Golden Jubilee Polo Cup 2013. Our continued
association with His Highness Gaj Singh II
is reflective of the brand’s ideologies to celebrate inspiring and noble
leaderships in all walks of life”.
His Highness Gaj Singh II
on the occasion of the first ever Preview event being held in Mumbai said, “The Royal Salute World Polo Series showcases
what the brand is doing to raise the profile of the sport and it is our proud
privilege to host the event and promote values of courage, passion and skill
required to reach the very top of the sport.”
The extension of the
sponsorship platform underlines Royal Salute’s commitment to polo - a sport
that is an ideal match for a whisky created as the ‘Ultimate Tribute’ and which
continues to celebrate noble leadership in walks of life, around the world.
With activity in countries including China, UAE, UK, Brazil, Australia, US and
Korea, Royal Salute’s commitment to polo will continue to grow year upon
year.
