1st International Swiss Guards Polo Cup 2006
Under the high patronage of:
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H.E. François Nordmann, Ambassador of Switzerland to France
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H.E. Jean-Didier Roisin, Ambassador of France to Switzerland
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The Fondation 1792 presented the First International Parmigiani Swiss Guards Polo Cup, a momentous occasion for Franco-Swiss relations, on September 23, 2006 at the Ferme d’Apremont Polo Club du Domaine de Chantilly. The event was brought to you thanks to the generosity of our sponsors: Parmigiani - Swiss Watches par Excellence, Bugatti Automobiles and Wegelin & Co. - Banquiers privés depuis 1741.
The Fondation 1792 and the sponsors of the First International Parmigiani Swiss Guards Polo cup invited a select group of guests from all over the world. Over 150 guests made the journey to Chantilly to enjoy the polo match and festivities. The guests were not only from France and Switzerland and a few other nearby European countries, including England, Germany and Sweden, but also from as far away as Argentina and Mexico, the United States, Russia, Australia and Saudi Arabia. Guests were invited to participate in a raffle with exciting prizes, including a hot-air balloon ride in the Parmigiani Montgolfier at Château d’Oex.
Teams
The Gardes Suisses, sponsored by
Bank Wegelin & Co.
Stephane Macaire (4), Captain
Gaetan Gosset (2)
Max Mendel (-1)
William Berry (-1)
The Corps de Mousquetaires, sponsored by Bugatti
Bob Rademaker (1), Captain
Tomi Ussher (5)
Raya Venkata Raman (0)
Guy Draps (0)
Polo Match
The players were dressed in specially designed red (Switzerland) and blue (France) team shirts provided by La Martina, the world-renowned supplier of polo attire based in Argentina, and official equipment supplier for the International Parmigiani Swiss Guards Polo Cup.
The exciting two-hour match enthralled the guests and ended intensely with the Corps des Mousquetaires beating the Gardes Suisses 7 to 5 ½.
Sponsors & Partners
Title Sponsor
Parmigiani
Team Sponsors
Bugatti
Wegelin & Co.
Official Equipment Supplier
La Martina
Champagne Sponsor
Champagne de Venoge
Official Partners
Sotheby's international realty
Swiss Leading Hospitals
Xellent
Château Trolliet-Lafite
Château du Breuil
Akris
Klinik Pyramide
Holland & Holland
Colors do brasil
Press Releases
Before the Tournament
en - Swiss Guards vs.Royal Musketeers
de - Schweizer Garde vs. Die Königlichen Musketiere
fr - Les Gardes Suisses vs. Le Corps des Mousquetaires
After the Tournament
en - Swiss Guards Polo Cup launches a new tradition for the Fondation 1792
Media Coverage
PQ International: Read more
Swiss Television SF 1: Glanz und Gloria