International Polo Tour (IPT) founder and team captain Tareq Salahi recently celebrated the start of 2025’s polo season with a philanthropy-filled night of luxury, elite icons and excitement for what’s to come.
Hosted at his home in Wellington, the heart of the nation’s vibrant polo culture, attendees included national polo players, celebrities such as Ben Robinson (Chef Ben of Bravo’s Below Deck), and 200-plus guests, all of whom enjoyed a silent auction, live entertainment including a beautiful mermaid performer, a flamethrower and a drummer, and gaming tables.
Proceeds from the evening were donated to the We Will Survive Cancer (WWSC) charity, an organization that helps provide struggling families counseling, childcare, transportation to visit ill loved ones and more.
Toward the end of the evening, Salahi conducted a ceremonial ribbon cutting alongside members of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, symbolizing the bright future ahead for the IPT.
“This past weekend was a lovely experience, one I wouldn’t trade for anything,” Salahi said. “I am honored that I could lead our community in starting the season on a high note, all while supporting a charity that has changed lives for those battling one of humanity’s worst illnesses. WWSC has been one of our most valuable partners over the past decade, and we are grateful we could raise more support for their work.”
The International Polo Tour also recently honored their partnership with WWSC through their collaboration with apparel brand PoloGear. “I look forward to truly getting back onto the polo field and showing the world how we got to where we are today — dedication, determination and admiration for everything polo has come to represent,” he said.
The International Polo Tour, founded by Salahi, brings the love of polo to a wider audience, uniting international cultures in a celebration of both their common bonds and their diversity. From snow polo to beach polo to elephant polo, IPT provides support worldwide, including Argentina, Australia, Asia, England, South America, Italy and throughout the United States. To learn more, visit www.internationalpolotour.com.
