The Prestigious 17th Queen’s Cup Pink Polo 2026 Concludes with Elegance and Purpose. A women’s charity polo tournament raising funds for the Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer

  The prestigious 17th Queen’s Cup Pink Polo 2026 has concluded with great success. The tournament featured competition for the Royal Trophy, graciously bestowed by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, with proceeds raised in support of underprivileged breast cancer patients through the Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer Foundation. The event was organised by B.Grimm, led by Mr Harald Link, Chairman of B.Grimm and President of the Thailand Equestrian Federation, together with Ms Nuntinee Tanner, Vice President of the Federation and Chairwoman of the Charity Ladies’ Polo Tournament. The competition took place on Saturday, 28th February 2026, at the Thai Polo & Equestrian Club, Pattaya.

       This year’s tournament was an international women’s polo event featuring teams from Thailand, Singapore, and Korea. The host team, Thai Polo, secured a resounding victory and claimed the coveted Royal Trophy. lifting it to the delight of supporters, whose spirited cheers resonated throughout the grounds.

       Ms Nunthinee Tanner, Thailand’s first female polo player and Chairwoman of the Organising Committee, stated that Pink Polo was established as a women’s charity polo tournament to raise funds in support of underprivileged breast cancer patients under the Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer. Its mission is to support disadvantaged women and to strengthen the fight against breast cancer through its guiding principles of “Prevention, Treatment and Care”. The tournament also seeks to share knowledge and raise awareness among Thai women of the importance of regular breast cancer screening. She further encouraged women to unite in creating meaningful benefits for society by supporting and promoting the Centre through the Pink Polo charity tournament, an event featuring exclusively female athletes. The tournament not only enhances the recognition of polo among younger generations of women in Thailand but also provides a pathway to international competition. It remains one of the most significant and highly regarded social initiatives, consistently receiving warm and enthusiastic support.

       Dr Kris Chatamra, Founder of the Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer and the Queen Sirikit Breast Cancer Foundation, emphasised that, for more than 20 years, the Centre has faithfully carried forward the Royal aspiration of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. Its mission has been to serve as a true sanctuary for Thai women, supporting all women, particularly the socially disadvantaged, through a comprehensive range of initiatives encompassing prevention, treatment and compassionate care. These initiatives include the procurement of advanced medical equipment, cellular immunotherapy, international conferences and seminars, breast cancer awareness campaigns, and outreach programmes such as the Slum Project, which provides equal access to breast and cervical cancer screening for women in underprivileged communities.They also include the Pink Park Village project, the first hospice centre in Thailand. Collectively, these initiatives are dedicated to improving the quality of life and healthcare for Thai women nationwide.

       Before the 2026 tournament, an international youth show jumping competition featuring athletes from 11 countries also took place. The event also offered a variety of attractions presented by sponsors, including interactive booths by Royal Salute. One of the highlights was a parade of classic cars leading the two competing teams onto the field before the match. The occasion also featured a spectacular equestrian fashion show, led on horseback by Ms Nunthinee Tanner, joined by distinguished honorary models and ambassadors who presented in elegant style.

       Another highlight of the event was the traditional “Stomping the Divots” ceremony, a long-standing polo custom in which spectators take to the field to replace the turf and tread in the hoof marks left during play. This lively tradition added colour and charm to the occasion, with women of all ages joining in the festivities. The day concluded with the presentation of the Best Dressed and Best Hat awards, celebrating distinguished guests who attended in elegant style.

       The Queen’s Cup Pink Polo has been staged as a prestigious women’s charity polo tournament for seventeen consecutive years. Beyond the excitement and warm atmosphere that characterise the event, participants each year take pride in contributing to society through their support of charitable causes, making the occasion both enjoyable and deeply meaningful.