Cambridge University Polo Club
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The Cambridge University Polo Club (often referred to as CUPC) is the Discretionary Full Blue sports club for competitive polo at the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1873, it is the second oldest surviving polo club in Europe and the third oldest in the world.[2] [3] Its annual Varsity Match against Oxford, established in 1878, is the second oldest continuing polo fixture in the western world.[4]
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Cambridge University Polo Club | |
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University | University of Cambridge |
Location | Cambridge, England |
Founded | 1873 |
First varsity match | 27 November 1878 |
Known as | Light Blues |
Home grounds | Cambridge Polo Club, Haggis Farm |
Affiliation(s) | Hurlingham Polo Association SUPA |
President | King Charles III |
Chairman | Ravi Tikkoo |
Captain | Ioan-Gabriel Alexandru[1] |
Head coach | Francis Molyneux |
Team colour | #A3C1AD |
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