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New Delh: Hyundai Sonata was the title sponsor of the Ambassadors Cup held over the weekend at the Jaipur Polo Ground in the capital where Chief of Army Staff General V K Singh was the chief guest at the final match.
Hyundai Motor India Ltd?s (HMIL) association with polo is yet another expression of its commitment to promoting sports in India. Globally Hyundai is associated with many sports; it has tie-ups with top tournaments in football and cricket. The keenly contested tournament had six teams vying for the top honors.
Commenting on the polo tournament, HMIL Marketing and Sales Director Arvind Saxena said, ?We are delighted to be associated with the Indian Polo Association for the Hyundai Sonata Ambassadors Cup 2012. The Sonata is a premium offering from Hyundai, tie-up with the Indian Polo Association that promotes a fine sport like polo provides a great match for both the Sonata and polo.?
Giving company to the impressive Sonata at the venue was the luxury SUV Santa Fe and segment leader Verna. Also present were the international three-door Veloster and the yet-to-be-launched Elantra in the executive segment.
Besides the Hyundai Sonata team the five other teams that competed in the tournament were Jindal Steel and Power, Vayamtech, Hyatt Regency, Black Dog and Sahgal Stud/APRC. The final match on a Sunday afternoon drew a large number of polo enthusiasts to the venue. The impressive tunes from the army band stationed at the grounds lent an air of grandeur to the event.
