Edited Press Release
Wellington, Fla., March 3rd, 2025– International Polo Tour (IPT) Founder and Team Captain Tareq Salahi celebrated the start of 2025’s polo season with a philanthropy-filled night of luxury, elite icons, and excitement for what’s to come.
Hosted at his home in Wellington, Florida, the heart of the nation’s vibrant polo culture, attendees included national polo players, celebs such as Ben Robinson (Chef Ben/Bravo’s Below Deck), and 200+ guests, all of whom enjoyed a silent auction, live entertainment (including a beautiful mermaid performer, a flamethrower, and a drummer), and game tables.
Proceeds from the evening were donated to the We Will Survive Cancer (WWSC) charity, a 501(c)3 organization that helps provide struggling families counseling, child care, transportation to visit ill loved ones, and more.
Towards the end of the evening, Salahi conducted a ceremonial ribbon cutting alongside members of the Wellington Chamber, symbolizing the bright future ahead for the IPT.
“This past weekend was a lovely experience, one I wouldn’t trade for anything,” stated Salahi. “I am honored that I could lead our community in starting the season on a high note, all while supporting a charity that has changed lives for those battling one of humanity’s worst illnesses. WWSC has been one of our most valuable partners over the past decade, and we are grateful we could raise more support for their work.”
The International Polo Tour also recently honored their partnership with WWSC through their collaboration with apparel brand PoloGear™.
Salahi added, “I look forward to truly getting back onto the polo field and showing the world how we got to where we are today- dedication, determination, and admiration for everything polo has come to represent.”
To learn about the International Polo Tour, visit www.InternationalPoloTour.com
About the International Polo Tour:
The International Polo Tour, founded by Captain Tareq Salahi, brings the love of Polo to a wider audience, uniting international cultures in a celebration of both their common bonds and their diversity. From Snow Polo to Beach Polo to Elephant Polo, IPT provides support worldwide, including Argentina, Australia, Asia, England, South America, Italy, and throughout the United States including the high net worth region of the Capitol Region area of Washington D.C and the North East & Florida markets.
This game is rich with tradition in markets around the world, reaching far beyond the field. To fully capture the spirit of America and its international challengers, as well as the imagination and enthusiasm of their people, this cooperative effort combines government relations, upscale consumer goods, and tourism initiatives. It serves as an economic development engine for the United States and its international partners.
The IPT is thankful for all of its incredible sponsors, including ESPN, Hotels at Sea® Luxury Cruises, Scenic Luxury Cruises, Emerald Cruises, Resorts at Sea®, Stella Artois, Michelob Ultra, Nutrl Vodka, Oui Producciones, Equine Sports Marketing, Oasis Winery® & Celebration Vineyards.
About We Will Survive Cancer:
We Will Survive Cancer is a charity dedicated to helping families financially impacted by a cancer diagnosis. WWSC is a 501(c)3 Charitable organization that raises money through donations of cash, services, equipment, and speciality items, all of which go to helping families with child care, family counseling, managing household finances, arranging family transportation to visit the patient, and to providing general assistance to the families of the cancer patients. The organization’s goal is to lift some of the burdens from impacted families, allowing them to receive the proper support they need to survive. Learn more: http://Wewillsurvivecancer.org
