King's Cup Elephant Polo

King's Cup Elephant Polo

King's Cup Elephant Polo is a championship Elephant polo event played three times a year - in Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.

In each match, two teams compete - each team consisting of five humans and five elephants. There is no money prize, and the trophy is made of bronze.

ources

* [http://www.thaielepolo.com/ Official Site]
* [http://www.tatnews.org/events/events/sep/2358.asp Tourism Authority of Thailand]
* [http://www.francepoloelephant.org French Elephant Polo Association]
* [http://www.dcelephantpolo.com The Capitol Pachyderms - America's Elephant Polo Team]


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