The Amateur Riders’ Club (ARC) hosted their second International match- The Millionaire Asia Cup in association with St. Regis and Jeep.


Mumbai, 17th March 2018:  The Amateurs Riders’ Club organized their second International polo match of the season at the 71st Annual Horse Show & Polo Tournaments – 2018 between team India versus team Argentina on 17th March 2018, at the ARC Polo Ground, Mahalaxmi Race Course. Hosted by the world- class hotel chain, St. Regis- Mumbai; the match concluded with a draw at the prestigious Millionaire Asia Cup 
The spectacular event saw dignitaries from various industries with Lt. General Ashok Ambre, of the Indian Army as the Guest of Honour for the evening, alongside Mr. Suresh Tapuriah, President and Mr. Nasir Jamal, Vice President of the Amateur Rider’s Club. Enjoying the king of sport in its full glory were seen the crème da la crème of the society that included  Riyhad Kundanmal, Gayatri & Atul Ruia, Arti & Kailash Surendranath, Namrata Purohit, Achala Sachdev, Shenaz Treasury, Randeep Hooda, Aarti Chhabria, Divya Khosla Kumar, Sana Khan, Shamita Singha, Kiran Bawa, Dalip Tahil, Milan Luthria, Kedhar Gawde and Tanya & Aman Swetta to name a few.
Representing the India team were Captain Col. Ravi Rathod, Dhruvpal Godara, Salim Azmi and Mitesh Mehta, who scored a total of three goals making them a worthy competition against the Argentinians.  Argentina team was represented by Marcelo Araya, Benjamín Araya, Ignacio Arbelbide and Miguel Olivera who were led under the leadership of the international polo veteran and the President of the Argentine Association of Polo, Mr.Eduardo Novillo Astrada; the Argentine team scored a total of three goals. 
The nail biting match was followed by a glamourous fashion show by the ace fashion designer Ms Pria Kataaria Puri. The collection skilfully imbibed the opulence of the polo game showcasing glamour and splendour. 
About Amateur Riders’ Club:
The Amateur Riders’ Club (ARC) was established in 1942 and is one of the oldest and largest private civilian riding clubs in India. Situated in the heart of Mumbai, it is a hub for riding throughout the year. The club provides riding lessons for all ages, and organizes activities such as show jumping, polo, dressage, plot tent pegging and lots more.

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