127th Ambassador’s Cup – Paraguay Hosts a Landmark Edition in Asunción - FIP

From August 16 to 17, 2025, Los Baguales Polo Club welcomed the international polo community to Asunción for the 127th edition of the FIP Ambassadors Cup, held at the Regimiento de Caballería Nº4.

The tournament brought together 24 players representing Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, divided into six teams. With the support of an official umpire from the Asociación Argentina de Polo (AAP), the event combined high-level competition with the spirit of fellowship and international connection that has always defined the Ambassadors Cup.

🏆 Champions – Team Universitarios
Elio Ayala (Captain), J.J. Arnold, J.C. Bruyn, Eduardo Mezza

A Prelude: The First Senior International Tournament

Earlier in the month, from August 2–3, 2025, Los Baguales Polo Club partnered with Arroyos y Esteros Polo Club to organize the first Senior International Polo Tournament in Paraguay. The event featured 24 senior players from Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Paraguay, marking the formation of the Mercosur Senior Polo group and setting the stage for the Ambassadors Cup.

Participating Teams – 127th Ambassador’s Cup

Team Universitarios

Elio Ayala (Captain)
J.C. Bruyn
J.J. Arnold
Eduardo Mezza

Team RC4

V. Martinez
C. Rothbacher
A. Berganza
R. Rodriguez

Team Los Baguales A

F. Hernandez (Masa)
J. Brusquetti
E. Carrillo
E. Aviles

Team Arroyos

S. Brizuela
A. Mujica
F. Fretes
G. Tewes

Team La Espadaña

J. Balmaceda
E. Balbi
Melanie Mac G.
E. Vera

Team Esteros

V. Haywood
R. Marecos
R. Buena
C. Martinez

This year’s Ambassadors Cup in Paraguay stood out not only for its sporting excellence but also for the bonds it reinforced across nations. Each player received medals from both the Federation of International Polo and Los Baguales Polo Club, a gesture that symbolized the event’s commitment to unity and recognition of all participants.

The FIP extends its congratulations to the champions and heartfelt thanks to Los Baguales Polo Club for their outstanding organization, ensuring that the 127th Ambassadors Cup will be remembered as a milestone for Paraguayan polo and an enduring celebration of international fellowship.