Munich first polo tournament

Munich. The first polo tournament held at the Munich Airport Center last weekend attracted 15,000 fans and was a success. Everyone hopes for a repeat of the spectacle.

Prince Georg zu Bentheim-Steinfurt, the patron of the event, is sure that it is great publicity for their sport and a great spectacle for the Munich airport guests. Participants and the audience hope for the beginning of a new polo tournament.


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