The Fortune Heights Snow Polo World Cup, the world's largest event of its kind, took place for the third straight year at the Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club from Jan 8-19 in Tianjin, China.
Elite polo teams from 12 countries competed in the tournament, with England taking the crown, defeating Hong Kong of China, who won the crown last year.
Snow polo originated at the ski resorts of Switzerland, but is rapidly acquiring a new home in China at the Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club, which has garnered global acclaim by hosting some of the most exciting tournaments on the international calendar.
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The champion team, England, holds their trophy during the award ceremony of the Fortune Heights Snow Polo World Cup 2014. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
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