Prince Harry Plays Polo in Singapore for Annual Charity Match
Prince Harry returned to the polo grounds to play for a beloved cause.
The Duke of Sussex competed in the annual Sentebale Polo Cup today, the flagship fundraiser for the charitable foundation Harry co-founded in 2006 to support children and young people in southern Africa affected by poverty, inequality, HIV/AIDS, and more recently, COVID-19. The equestrian event has has raised over $14 million for the organization to date, since it was first held in Barbados in 2010.
This year’s match took place at the Singapore Polo Club, where the prince was joined on the field by longtime friend and Sentebale ambassador Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras. The Argentinian polo star acted as captain for the Singapore Polo Club team, while Harry played for the Royal Salute Sentebale team, captained by Malcolm Borwick.
While both Harry and Figueras each scored impressive goals for their respective teams, the match concluded with a final score of 7–7, with honors shared. The match was followed by dinner at the InterContinental Singapore.
What a day! The Duke of Sussex and Nacho Figueras battled it out on opposing teams in this year’s Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup with the final score levelling at 7-7 with honours shared. pic.twitter.com/DOqyqCTsmZ
— @Sentebale (@Sentebale) August 12, 2023
In a statement provided by Sentebale, the royal highlighted the foundation’s long-standing commitment to improving the livelihoods of children and young people, while also honoring his late mother, Princess Diana. At a dinner following last year’s match in Aspen, Harry observed the 25th anniversary of her death, saying he is always inspired by Diana’s tireless work to support and destigmatize people infected with HIV/AIDS.
“Sentebale has remained a pillar of support in communities across southern Africa for almost two decades, ensuring future generations are well equipped to address the many challenges facing our world,” Harry said in the statement. “Adaptability and nimbleness have been a defining factor in our work since Prince Seeiso and I founded the charity 17 years ago.”
“Our work has remained rooted in our mission, and in honour of our late mothers, we wish to ensure all children and young people in southern Africa are empowered, healthy and able to pursue their ambitions and dreams,” he added.
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