Sports | Wednesday 5 April, 2017 6:31 am |

British Polo Day witnessed Clinova UAE emerge as winners over Vista Jet Cavalry Team recently in Dubai heralding the start of British Polo Day Camel Polo Exhibition Match for the Thesiger Trophy.

Bringing a touch of quintessential British equine heritage to the Emirate, the Dubai version of the traditional polo game played not with horses, but the iconic desert-dwelling animals welcomed guests to the magnificent event.

Celebrating the best of UAE and British traditions, the Clinova UAE team clinched an epic victory over Vista Jet Cavalry Team. In what was an enthralling encounter, Rob Garrett, late Kings Royal Hussars scored three goals, while Adrian Phillips, Charlie Rotheram and Rupert Hoogewerf from Clinova UAE team provided strong support.

“It was a thrilling experience to be a part of British Polo Day Dubai. Camel Polo is an ideal team building activity and we are proud to have been the winners for today’s match,” said Arsalan Karim, Co-founder of Clinova, the UK based global consumer healthcare company.

British Polo Day Dubai's official prize giving ceremony saw the winning teams collect Thesiger trophies.

“Polo often known as the king of sports is going from strength to strength in the UAE and we are proud to have been part of that journey. The enthralling sport embodies a commitment to exceptional quality and a heritage of excellence; however, it requires a lot of training and practice to emerge a pro!  To begin with, it is essential to keep the body hydrated all throughout the game to be able to perform well. As such, we used our O.R.S Hydration Tablets, which contain a combination of glucose, salts and electrolytes which help replenish the body of water and salts that have been depleted,” added Arsalan Karim.

Clinova's O.R.S Hydration Tablets are a great-tasting electrolyte, glucose and mineral combination which help to restore an optimal fluid balance. O.R.S Hydration Tablets are designed for a variety of users including people who lose excess fluid, professional and recreational athletes and visitors to hot/tropical countries. The Tablets are available from all good pharmacies in the UAE including Boots, Aster, Life and binsina Pharmacy.

Camel polo mirrors the horse polo played in UK whereby a local trainer steers and the player hits the ball from behind the hump. An Arabian twist on the traditional sport of kings, Camel Polo is a unique and memorable experience. It has become a Dubai must-do for visitors and residents alike and has attracted an impressive celebrity fan base too.

The use of O.R.S. hydration tablets has paved victory for many - including Saracens, who won the TREBLE in the first season and the European Cup in the second season, Tottenham Hotspurs who are presently second in the Premier League. In addition, Middlesex, who play at Lords won the 2016 country championship in the first season using O.R.S Hydration Tablets. Furthermore, Leeds Rhinos won the TREBLE in the first season whereas Ireland won back to back six nation championships in the first two seasons using O.R.S Hydration Tablets.