Globalport Polo will enter the 2025 US Open Polo Championship with a formidable lineup spearheaded by one of the best players in the world—no. 2-ranked Barto Castagnola.
The Philippine flag will fly for the first time at the 2025 US Open Polo Championship when the Globalport Polo team face off against the world’s best in Wellington, Florida, starting on March 24.
Globalport will be making history when it takes to the pitch in the world’s most prestigious polo event. For the first time, the tournament will feature a Filipino and a team carrying the Philippine flag.
“It’s a big honor for me to represent the country in this US Open,” said Rep. Mikee Romero.
“While qualifying for the US Open is accomplishment enough, we hope to make an impact on the competition as we mount a challenge on the dominance of the established powers of the polo world.”
Globalport Polo will enter the 2025 competition with a formidable lineup spearheaded by one of the best players in the world—Barto Castagnola.
Ranked no. 2 globally, Castagnola comes off an impressive victory in the Argentine Open and the UK Gold Cup.
Castagnola’s experience and skill will be invaluable to the team, which also includes 17-year-old prodigy Beltran Laughle, a 6-goaler who is making a name for himself as one of the sport’s most promising young talents.
Rounding out the team is Lucas Alberdi, an American-born player known for his strategic approach and solid performance on the field.
The US Polo Open, organized by the United States Polo Association (USPA), is the most prestigious polo tournament globally, boasting a rich 120-year history. Held annually in Wellington, the 22-goal competition attracts the world’s finest polo players.
It will be played from March 24 to April to April 20, 2025.
This year, Globalport Polo will make history as the first team based in Asia to compete in this renowned championship, Globalport Polo’s entry marks a significant breakthrough for both the Philippines and polo in Southeast Asia.