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Romero, Globalport fly Philippines flag in US Open

MANILA, Philippines — The Globalport Polo Team, skippered by Rep. Mikee Romero, is to make history for the country as it competes with the heavyweights of the game in the 2025 US Open Polo Championship in Wellington, Florida set March 24 to April 20.

“It’s a big honor for me to represent the country in this US Open,” said Romero, a three-term congressman set to be the first Filipino to play in the prestigious event.

“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,” added Romero, to carry the Philippine flag in the event with a formidable team that includes world No. 2 Barto Castagnola of Argentina.

Also in the Globalport lineup are 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, and Lucas Alberdi, an American-born player known for his strategic approach and solid performance on the field.

It’s the first time that the annual 22-goal competition will feature a team carrying the Philippine flag. And Romero said they will try their best to put up a showing that will make the nation proud.

But Romero, serving out his third term as 1-Pacman party-list representative, is no stranger to international competitions. He’s a prominent sports figure who has competed in several international polo plays and has had involvement in basketball, cycling, shooting and volleyball. He played for La Salle in the UAAP juniors and seniors basketball.

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.

Castagnola banners the Globalport team coming off an impressive victory in the Argentine Open and the UK Gold Cup.

The 2024 US Polo Open championship, which served as the backdrop for the Netflix series Polo, has generated widespread interest in the game.

The series, produced by Prince Harry and Meghan of Sussex, UK, offered an inside look at the intense competition and drama surrounding the event, further cementing the US Polo Open’s reputation as the sport’s

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