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Facundo
Pieres signs with Royal Salute after
victory at the 119th Campeonato
Argentino Abierto De Polo.
Facundo Pieres, son of legendary polo
player Gonzalo Pieres Sr. has signed
with Royal Salute, after leading the
Ellerstina team to victory in the 119th
Campeonato Argentino Abierto de Polo in
Buenos Aires last week. Partnering with
the renowned Scotch whisky as Ambassador
for the World Polo programme globally,
Facundo raised a glass at the Royal
Salute stand in Palermo, shortly after
Ellerstina claimed the trophy.
After celebrating the first year as
Official Whisky of the 119th Campeonato
Argentino Abierto de Polo, Royal Salute
made the announcement to a small group
of patrons, players and VIPs after
Ellerstina claimed victory on Saturday,
narrowly defeating La Dolfina, 12 goals
to 10.
After signing with Facundo, Chairman and
CEO of Chivas Brothers Christian Porta
said: “The Pieres family is legendary in
the sport of polo. What we have seen
today and throughout Facundo’s
professional career is a passion,
dedication and vision for this
prestigious game that is truly
inspiring. Facundo will offer a unique
insight into the ‘Sport of Kings’ and we
look forward to further strengthening
the Royal Salute World Polo programme
with his support.”
Facundo Pieres, Royal Salute World Polo
Ambassador, commented: “Royal Salute has
shown their full support and commitment
to polo in the past years; I am honoured
to represent the Royal Salute World Polo
programme globally and to be part of
this fantastic journey. Polo is my life
and has been in my family for decades
and I hope to share this passion with
the world. I am excited to be signing on
the day of Ellerstina’s victory at the
world’s most important game, the
Campeonato Argentino Abierto de Polo.”
Undoubtedly one of the best and most
respected competitors within the world
of polo, Facundo is a 10-goal
Argentinean player with proven
international success which Royal Salute
is proud to celebrate.
Royal Salute, since 1953, had proudly
celebrated outstanding achievements in
all walks of life and today, Facundo
will be continuing this legacy by being
integral in bringing this purpose to
life both on and off the field, sharing
his experience and passion with the
world.
Royal Salute’s commitment to
international polo continues with
sponsorships of some of the world’s most
prestigious polo events across America,
Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle
East. Royal Salute will now be
supporting no fewer than 18 polo events
in the coming year, including flagship
events, such as the Royal Salute
Maharaja of Jodhpur Golden Jubilee Cup
in Rajasthan, which is taking place
later this month.
The extension of its polo patronage
follows a successful year for Royal
Salute. The brand reported an all-time
record high of +20% volume growth*, a
significant milestone for the prestige
Scotch whisky category, with
particularly strong growth noted in Asia
and Global Travel Retail.
Royal Salute’s association with polo –
known as ‘the sport of kings’ – has
firmly established the brand’s position
in the luxury arena, helping it to
become one of the fastest-growing
strategic brands by volume in Pernod
Ricard’s portfolio.
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