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William Cameron Forbes CupCulminates the <strong>2011</strong> <strong>Polo</strong> SeasonAfter weeks of waiting, the sun finally shone onMarch 20, <strong>2011</strong> for the William Cameron ForbesCup. <strong>Polo</strong> enthusiasts gathered at the East Terrace tocelebrate one of the most significant cups of the season.As a long held tradition, the US Embassy sent itsrepresentative to take part in the event, commemoratedin honor of the father of Philippine <strong>Polo</strong>, Gov. WilliamCameron Forbes Cup. US Consul General MichaelSchimmel gave welcome remarks at the start of theprogram. He was joined by MPC President MiguelTambunting and GM Rafael Llamas for the ceremonialthrow-in.The low goal and high goal matches enlivened theafternoon. The interesting game strategies of the differentteams kept the crowd thrilled from start tofinish. All the players displayed impressive skillsand horsemanship.snatching victory from the Blue team of Butch Albert,Marco Estella, Santi Juban and Jun Juban. The gameended with a final score of 5-4.The high goal match rolled in favor of the Blacks withplayers Vince Bitong, Alfie Araneta, Iñigo Zobel and SantiElizalde. They went against the equally adept team of theBlues composed of Jose Constantino, Manot Montilla,Jake Zobel and Anthony Filamor. After 6 chukkers, thetight battle on the field closed with a score of 8-5.Awarding ceremonies led by US Consul General MichaelSchimmel preceded the cocktail party that capped theevening revelry. The William Cameron Forbes Cup, beingthe last cup of the year, officially culminated the <strong>2011</strong><strong>Polo</strong> Season.The Green team composed of Jun Eusebio,Nicole Eusebio, Sonny Borromeo and JimDonovan won the Low goal match after22SPORTS AND ATHLETICS
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