WEPA 25th Anniversary
It seems like the World Elephant Polo Association was established at Tiger Tops in Nepal only a few years back and its quite amazing to realise that with a blink, years have passed by so quickly. Its now time for the 25th anniversary of the most unusual sport of the year – World Elephant Polo Tournament at Tiger Tops. The silver jubilee of one of the world’s unique games has been set for November 26th to December 2nd, 2006. To celebrate this wonderful event, friends of Elephant Polo from around the world are participating this year along with our regular teams, Tiger Tops Tuskers, British Gurkhas, National Park and sponsors for many years Chivas Scotland.
A WEPA Ball organised in London on the 21st October, 2006 to celebrate the 25th anniversary was a great success. Monies were raised for charity including International Trust for Nature Conservation (ITNC), a London registered Charity Number 281101 (www.itnc.org) as well as for community development in Chitwan and Nawalparasi in Nepal.
We wish all participants all the very best for the grand game of 2006.
Please visit our website www.tigermountain.com for information about Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge and the Tiger Mountain Group.
6th ANNUAL ELEPHANT POLO TOURNAMENT, GALLE, SRI LANKA
From the 14th – 17th February 2007, at least eight international teams will be fighting it out at the southern seaside town of Galle, Sri Lanka to participate in the 6th Annual International Elephant Tournament. The games will be played by the magnificent historical ramparts of the World Heritage Fort of Galle, Sri Lanka.
The tournament is hosted by CEPA (Ceylon Elephant Polo Association).
CEPA was originated by Geoffrey Dobbs in Sri Lanka to help up-market tourism in the country and bring attention to the plight of the Asian elephant. Geoffrey is a convivial boutique hotelier who has also pioneered the revival of luxury tourism in this Island oasis of serendipity. With a natural passion for sport, and a keen interest in raising the profile of Sri Lanka, Geoffrey Dobbs is also a strong campaigner for elephant conservation.
The popularity and success of this tournament helps reflect the growing interest in Sri Lanka as a leading tourist destination. Its South coast is rapidly developing as the alternative Riviera of choice to those long established in the Mediterranean. Whether you are a player or a spectator the weeks events provide those with a unique and memorable experience in Sri Lanka.
King’s Cup Elephant Polo 2006, Thailand
Christopher Stafford, Vice President and General Manager – TEPA Thailand Elephant Polo Association, thanked all the participants, sponsors, media and visitors to the King’s Cup Elephant Polo. Mr. Stafford especially congratulated the new teams, who had participated in the Elephant Polo for the first time and to This is the Life.com/Scotland for their victory. A special thanks was made to Jim Edwards, for his advice and contribution to the success of the game. He also thanked the team at the Anantara Golden Triangle and for the support of Mr. Heinecke and the Minor Group in establishing the King’s Cup Elephant Polo in it’s new home.
Mr. Stafford wished everybody a happy, safe year and hoped to see all at the 25th Anniversary Gala in London of WEPA on 21 Oct, 2006 and WEPA Nepal games from November 26th to December 2nd. The same was circulated through the e-mail.
For more information, visit www.thaielepolo.com
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