Ireland stomp to victory in Nepal

GOOD news for our legion of elephant polo fans — Ireland have captured the Amateur World Championship title in Nepal.

Ireland stomp to victory in Nepal
Tue, 06 Dec, 2005 - 00:00
Colm O’Connor

The Chivas Regal WEPA Olympic Quaich crown, the amateur section of the 24th World

Elephant Polo Championship, will reside on Irish shores following a thrilling victory over an experienced international entry, the International Tigresses team, with players from Nepal, Sweden and Britain.

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CourtsPlace: NepalPlace: SwedenPlace: BritainPlace: HimalayasPlace: Chitwan National ParkPerson: Danny BoyPerson: George BestPerson: Graham LittlePerson: Warren LittlePerson: Justin ‘The Scoop’ WoodsPerson: Michael LoughmanPerson: Colin CarrollPerson: Graham ‘Slippy’ SmithPerson: Lars LofgrenPerson: Celia TemplePerson: LofgrenEvent: WEPA Olympic QuaichEvent: 24th World Elephant Polo ChampionshipOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: Chivas RegalOrganisation: International TigressesOrganisation: Band of the Brigade of GurkhasOrganisation: UTVOrganisation: Chivas Regal ScotlandOrganisation: National Parks team
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