FIFTH CHUKKER GOES PINK FOR BREAST CANCER
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Fifth Chukker Polo and Country club threw its massive weight behind the campaign for breast cancer awareness in Nigeria with a sensational pink polo day during the recent Africa Patrons Cup polo championship.
Pink polo day is a breast cancer awareness trademark event wrapped up in a sporty ambience that makes up for an all family day out where kids can play around, women can dress up and know more about breast cancer, and men and everyone else can enjoy one of the world’s most action-packed sports – all for the better cause of a healthier life for women and the community.Highlights of the pink polo day include an international bike polo exhibition match and the semi-finals of the Patrons cup. Eight hardcore bike polo players and bikes were flown over from London and Paris to demonstrate their skills to a crowd of over 3000 local and international spectators. Bike polo rules were altered slightly so as to closely mimic traditional equestrian polo. The match was played in chukkas and started with the customary ‘throw-in’.
As the commentator revved up the crowds, the players began a high-speed spirited game, racing up and down the pitch with astonishing bike handling skills, ball control and seemingly effortless teamwork.
This is far from the conventional image of polo. But Fifth Chukker is not your average polo club. Since 2001, it has transformed a piece of semi-arid pastureland into West Africa’s leading international sports resort, largely due to its openness to trying new things. In lending its critical support to the breast cancer awareness crusade, Fifth Chukker is pushing for community-based action plans to improve screening for breast cancer through the provision of educational outreaches and self-help packs, as well as ensuring that ultrasound and mammography technology is available for professional diagnosis.
Fifth Chukker promoter Adamu Atta said of the whole experience: “In line with a number of other breast cancer initiatives around the world, the idea is to raise awareness - and money - for breast cancer, while hosting a fun day out for the family and all involved. I am delighted that the whole community really embraced this event as I know that by spreading the word we really can help save lives.”
One of the most important aspects of the pink polo day centered around the pink terrace, the ladies only VIP hospitality pavilion where guests could talk to experts from Medicaid, learn self-examination techniques and undergo free screenings at a mobile mammography unit.
“Early breast cancer diagnosis and treatment is critical because the chances of recovery from breast cancer are dramatically increased if treatment is received in the earliest stages. This can be achieved by women carrying out regular self examinations, and seeking medical advice as soon as they notice any change,” said Medicaid’s CEO Dr Zainab Bagudu.
The day after, Fifth Chukker was still awash in pink when the destination of the Africa Patrons cup was decided. Augmented by their high goal Argentinean professionals, seven teams - AMG, Linetrale Delaney, Deebee YY, Keffi Ponys, M.R.S., Fifth Chukker and Kangimi Resorts - went into the mix from which AMG and Linetrale Delaney eventually emerged for the final after dispatching M.R.S. and Deebee YY respectively in the semis. In a cliff-hanger championship match, Linetrale Delaney prevailed in extra chukker 9-8 to retain the title they first won last year.
Savoring another hard-won victory after they were presented the trophy by Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, elated team patrons Musty Fasinro and Damian Duncan said: “We may have won the match, but we hope that the real winner today is the fight against breast cancer and the message that Pink Polo sends to the people of Kaduna, Nigeria and the world.” It’s an opinion strongly shared by the other team patrons, Sayyu Dantata, Yerima Yusuf, Dawule Baba, Aliu Wadada, Abba Murtala Muhammed, Kashim Bukar and Adamu Atta.
Another highlight of the tournament was the launch of the new Fifth Chukker Magazine with a stunning Daviva fashion show by London-based Nigerian couturier Stephane St. Jaymes. Published by Fifth Chukker and Ancorapoint limited, the luxury lifestyle magazine is packed with informative and fascinating features and caters for the discerning reader whose knowledge of polo and its lifestyle can only be enhanced by the editorial.
In its launch edition, Fifth Chukker Magazine celebrates 10 years of Fifth Chukker Polo and Country Club with a Milestones and Memories index – the first ever International Military Polo Tournament, Nigeria’s first ‘Battle of the Sexes’, and trailblazing partnerships with charities UNICEF and Work to Ride.
In addition, the magazine highlights the best of Nigerian talent worldwide, including the fashion phenomenon Stephane St Jaymes who has taken London by storm. In the next edition Stephane subsequently conquers Nigerian polo society with his poolside catwalk extravaganza using the latest Daviva fabrics for his dazzling designs.
Some of Nigeria’s prominent polo players such as Sayyu Dantata, Kola Karim, Prince Albert Esiri, Mustapha Fasinro, Risqua Mohammed and Ayo Olasoju feature in the Up close and personal section, as well highly-prized Argentine professionals. In addition there is an exclusive interview with Hurlingham Polo Association Chairman Nicholas Colquhoun-Denvers who also attended the tournament with his wife Patricia.
Editor-in-chief Funmi Ogbue has assembled a worldwide team of experts to contribute to Fifth Chukker Magazine, and their combined talents bring great style and class to this new publication. Produced in London but filled with Nigerian know-how, the magazine is a tribute to Nigerian creativity and will be next published in May to tie in with the Access Bank UNICEF Charity Shield.
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FIFTH CHUKKER GOES PINK FOR BREAST CANCER
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Fifth Chukker Polo and Country club threw its massive weight behind the campaign for breast cancer awareness in Nigeria with a sensational pink polo day during the recent Africa Patrons Cup polo championship.
Pink polo day is a breast cancer awareness trademark event wrapped up in a sporty ambience that makes up for an all family day out where kids can play around, women can dress up and know more about breast cancer, and men and everyone else can enjoy one of the world’s most action-packed sports – all for the better cause of a healthier life for women and the community.Highlights of the pink polo day include an international bike polo exhibition match and the semi-finals of the Patrons cup. Eight hardcore bike polo players and bikes were flown over from London and Paris to demonstrate their skills to a crowd of over 3000 local and international spectators. Bike polo rules were altered slightly so as to closely mimic traditional equestrian polo. The match was played in chukkas and started with the customary ‘throw-in’.
As the commentator revved up the crowds, the players began a high-speed spirited game, racing up and down the pitch with astonishing bike handling skills, ball control and seemingly effortless teamwork.
This is far from the conventional image of polo. But Fifth Chukker is not your average polo club. Since 2001, it has transformed a piece of semi-arid pastureland into West Africa’s leading international sports resort, largely due to its openness to trying new things. In lending its critical support to the breast cancer awareness crusade, Fifth Chukker is pushing for community-based action plans to improve screening for breast cancer through the provision of educational outreaches and self-help packs, as well as ensuring that ultrasound and mammography technology is available for professional diagnosis.
Fifth Chukker promoter Adamu Atta said of the whole experience: “In line with a number of other breast cancer initiatives around the world, the idea is to raise awareness - and money - for breast cancer, while hosting a fun day out for the family and all involved. I am delighted that the whole community really embraced this event as I know that by spreading the word we really can help save lives.”
One of the most important aspects of the pink polo day centered around the pink terrace, the ladies only VIP hospitality pavilion where guests could talk to experts from Medicaid, learn self-examination techniques and undergo free screenings at a mobile mammography unit.
“Early breast cancer diagnosis and treatment is critical because the chances of recovery from breast cancer are dramatically increased if treatment is received in the earliest stages. This can be achieved by women carrying out regular self examinations, and seeking medical advice as soon as they notice any change,” said Medicaid’s CEO Dr Zainab Bagudu.
The day after, Fifth Chukker was still awash in pink when the destination of the Africa Patrons cup was decided. Augmented by their high goal Argentinean professionals, seven teams - AMG, Linetrale Delaney, Deebee YY, Keffi Ponys, M.R.S., Fifth Chukker and Kangimi Resorts - went into the mix from which AMG and Linetrale Delaney eventually emerged for the final after dispatching M.R.S. and Deebee YY respectively in the semis. In a cliff-hanger championship match, Linetrale Delaney prevailed in extra chukker 9-8 to retain the title they first won last year.
Savoring another hard-won victory after they were presented the trophy by Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, elated team patrons Musty Fasinro and Damian Duncan said: “We may have won the match, but we hope that the real winner today is the fight against breast cancer and the message that Pink Polo sends to the people of Kaduna, Nigeria and the world.” It’s an opinion strongly shared by the other team patrons, Sayyu Dantata, Yerima Yusuf, Dawule Baba, Aliu Wadada, Abba Murtala Muhammed, Kashim Bukar and Adamu Atta.
Another highlight of the tournament was the launch of the new Fifth Chukker Magazine with a stunning Daviva fashion show by London-based Nigerian couturier Stephane St. Jaymes. Published by Fifth Chukker and Ancorapoint limited, the luxury lifestyle magazine is packed with informative and fascinating features and caters for the discerning reader whose knowledge of polo and its lifestyle can only be enhanced by the editorial.
In its launch edition, Fifth Chukker Magazine celebrates 10 years of Fifth Chukker Polo and Country Club with a Milestones and Memories index – the first ever International Military Polo Tournament, Nigeria’s first ‘Battle of the Sexes’, and trailblazing partnerships with charities UNICEF and Work to Ride.
In addition, the magazine highlights the best of Nigerian talent worldwide, including the fashion phenomenon Stephane St Jaymes who has taken London by storm. In the next edition Stephane subsequently conquers Nigerian polo society with his poolside catwalk extravaganza using the latest Daviva fabrics for his dazzling designs.
Some of Nigeria’s prominent polo players such as Sayyu Dantata, Kola Karim, Prince Albert Esiri, Mustapha Fasinro, Risqua Mohammed and Ayo Olasoju feature in the Up close and personal section, as well highly-prized Argentine professionals. In addition there is an exclusive interview with Hurlingham Polo Association Chairman Nicholas Colquhoun-Denvers who also attended the tournament with his wife Patricia.
Editor-in-chief Funmi Ogbue has assembled a worldwide team of experts to contribute to Fifth Chukker Magazine, and their combined talents bring great style and class to this new publication. Produced in London but filled with Nigerian know-how, the magazine is a tribute to Nigerian creativity and will be next published in May to tie in with the Access Bank UNICEF Charity Shield.