Pink Polo marks start of new season at Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club

 Kicking off its new season with a humanitarian touch, the iconic Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club (GRPC) will open its gates for the 2025–2026 season with the 16th edition of the Pink Polo Day, a celebrated event dedicated to raising awareness and support for breast cancer.

To be held under the patronage of Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, the Pink Polo Day ito be held on Saturday is an inspiring initiative aimed at raising awareness about breast cancer in the UAE and the wider region.

The club is organising the festival for the 16th consecutive year in solidarity with breast cancer patients and as part of its participation in the nationwide awareness campaign against the disease.

The club will open its doors on Saturday from 12 pm until 9 pm, featuring two polo matches with strong female participation, alongside a variety of entertainment and promotional activities.

The announcement was made during a press conference held at the club’s headquarters in Ghantoot, Abu Dhabi.

Saeed Bin Houfan Al Mansoori, Vice Chairman of the Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, said: We are honored to host this charitable event and extend our sincere gratitude to Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Club, for his continuous and unwavering support of all our events.

“The Pink Polo Charity Event proudly continues its mission to support breast cancer patients, reaffirming the Club’s commitment to empowering women and engaging with the community. This initiative stands as a powerful message of compassion and unity with women — our mothers, sisters, wives, and daughters — who play a vital role in shaping our societies.

“We extend heartfelt thanks to all our partners and supporters for making this event possible, marking the opening of Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club’s new season.’

Abdulbaset Mohammed Al Hammadi, Executive Director, Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club. said: Welcome to the opening of a new and exciting season of tournaments and events at Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club.

‘It is our great pleasure to commence this year’s activities with Pink Polo, held under the generous patronage of Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Club and the foremost supporter of this noble charitable initiative.

‘Pink Polo is far more than a charity event — it is a heartfelt message from our national club to the mothers, sisters, and wives of our beloved nation. Our mission extends beyond participation; it is rooted in raising awareness and promoting prevention of this disease that affects so many lives.

The slogan we have chosen for this year’s festival, “Race for Hope,” embodies the essence of life itself — always inspired and sustained by hope, whether it is the hope of victory on the field or recovery from illness.’

‘We warmly invite everyone to join us for this remarkable celebration of awareness, compassion, and resilience. The festival will feature a variety of engaging activities, entertainment, and special surprises for all.

Join us at Ghantoot as we celebrate the spirit of hope and spread the message of prevention and wellness.

‘In conclusion, we extend our appreciation to our esteemed partners for their invaluable support of this festival, in particular:

Abu Dhabi National Hotels, Elite Cars Group, Al Awani Equestrian Equipment, SKM Air Conditioning, KEZAD Group, Trane, and Burjeel Hospitals Group.

Taking place in association with Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), the Pink Polo Day will also mark the resumption of equestrian activities at Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club.

Captain Youssef Bin Desmal Al Suwaidi; ‘It is a great honor for us, as members of the polo community at Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, to participate in this festival — one of the most meaningful humanitarian messages that sports can convey.

'This event reflects the generous support of Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, for this noble cause and all initiatives empowering Emirati women. Every member of society shares a responsibility to support women, and as the polo family, we could not ask for a better platform than the Pink Polo Charity Festival to contribute to this inspiring campaign.

"We are especially proud to have women playing a leading role in our sport and in this year’s charity match, led by Sheikha Alya Al Maktoum. We hope for strong community participation, as there is nothing more important than coming together in such a humanitarian festival to send a message of hope and solidarity to breast cancer patients.”