Cambridge University Polo Club

Cambridge University Polo Club
Official website
University University of Cambridge
Location Cambridge, England
Founded 1873
First varsity match 27 November 1878
Known as Light Blues
Home grounds Cambridge Polo Club, Haggis Farm
Affiliation(s) Hurlingham Polo Association
SUPA
President King Charles III
Chairman Ravi Tikkoo
Captain Ioan-Gabriel Alexandru[1]
Head coach Francis Molyneux
Team colour   #A3C1AD

The Cambridge University Polo Club (often referred to as CUPC) is the Discretionary Full Blue sports club for competitive polo at the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1873, it is the second oldest surviving polo club in Europe and the third oldest in the world.[2] [3] Its annual Varsity Match against Oxford, established in 1878, is the second oldest continuing polo fixture in the western world.[4]

  1. ^ "Cambridge University Polo Club committee". Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Cambridge University Polo Club founded in 1873". cupc. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Malta Polo Club is the second oldest club in the world". Polohub. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  4. ^ "The Inter-Regimental Trophy 1871". British Army Polo. Retrieved 6 April 2024.

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