Mon 19th Jan 2026UAE Claim UAE Federation Cup 7-6 win vs Bhansali at Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club
On Saturday 17 January, Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club hosted The UAE Federation Cup Final between UAE and Bhansali. Both teams had met earlier in the tournament, with Bhansali securing the win on that occasion, and they led for the first two chukkas in the Final. However, UAE found their momentum in the third chukka and Lukin Monteverde playing alongside his brother Lucero, helped secure the 7-6 win for UAE. Lukin Monteverde received the Most Valuable Player prize and Gato, played by Lucero Monteverde, was chosen as the Best Playing Pony.
The UAE Federation Cup Final Teams:
UAE (12): Alya Al Maktoum (0), Lucero Monteverde (0), Lukin Monteverde (9) & Fermín Prado (3)
Bhansali (12): Rishi Bhansali (0), Ariel Ponzi (2), Tom Brodie (4) & Gonzalo Santamarina (6)
Photograph: UAE, winners of The UAE Federation Cup. Courtesy of DPEC
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