MUMBAI: The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, Tuesday announced an exclusive collaboration with Rajasthan Polo Club, celebrating the brand’s inaugural sponsorship of the royal sport in India with The Leela Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Polo Cup 2022.
The tournament, which kicked off Monday, runs through to 9th October at the Rajasthan Polo Club in Jaipur.
Speaking on the association Anuraag Bhatnagar, chief operating officer, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, said, “We feel privileged to be associated with the Rajasthan Polo Club for our inaugural sponsorship of polo in India with The Leela Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Polo Cup 2022. At The Leela, we are committed to curating exclusive experiences that resonate with passions of our guests and this partnership gives us the perfect opportunity to do so while paying homage to the country’s dynamic heritage and this historic sport.”
Commenting on the occasion, Narendra Singh from the Rajasthan Polo Club said, “It is a matter of great pride and celebration that The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has partnered with the Rajasthan Polo Club, Jaipur to sponsor The Leela Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Polo Cup 2022. I am personally grateful to The Leela brand for their support and hope that this is the beginning of a long and lasting partnership between them and the Rajasthan Polo Club, Jaipur.”
As title sponsor of the tournament, polo enthusiasts and guests are invited to enjoy the day’s matches from The Leela marquee. The brand is hosting VIP guests, members of the governing council and members of the Rajasthan Polo Club to experience an afternoon of Polo followed by the presentation ceremony and an afternoon Tea. The Leela Palace Jaipur will also host a gala evening as a celebration of the association and the official closing of the tournament.
As per an official release, the rich history associated with the Rajasthan Polo Club and the royal family in Jaipur makes these events and the association with the polo club in line with the legacy of The Leela brand.
As the brand gears up to embrace the next phase of its growth trajectory, it continues to evolve and focus on experiential and conscious luxury while remaining true to its ethos of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava – Guest is God.’
