Due to the ongoing global health implications of the coronavirus and precautionary measures being implemented by the UAE government, the Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club have announced to postpone the ongoing 20th edition of the HH President of the UAE Polo Cup with effect from Thursday, March 19.

The Ghantoot Polo and Racing Club released a statement on Thursday evening saying following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, chairman of the Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club, it is decided to postpone HH President of the UAE Polo Cup of polo season 2019-2020 with immediate effect.

“As organisers of the prestigious HH President of the UAE Polo Cup, we have been in permanent contact with the government authorities in the UAE.

“The decision has been taken to ensure protection of all the participants,” said Zayed Khalifa Al Aboudi Al Zaabi – Executive Director of Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club, adding that “safety comes at the top of all priorities.

“The decision has been circulated to all concerned entities and participating polo teams”.

Last week, organisers of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge have postponed the event after considering global developments on the coronavirus scare.

A statement issued by Mohammad Bin Sulayem, President of organisers Emirates Motorsports Organization (EMO), said: “As a result of global developments regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and rising concerns, we have taken the decision to postpone the 2020 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge.”