It is with great pleasure and honor to announce that the Indian Polo Association and the Honorable Chief Minister of Punjab, HH Capt Maharaja Amarinder Singh are hosting the 55th FPI Ambassadors cup in beautiful (Patiala) Punjab, India, March 8 to 12, 2006

This event will be unforgettable. The house of Patiala are legendary hosts known for their hospitality and care.

The only two 10 goal players from India viz. Mr. Joginder Singh & Mr. Jaswant Singh were from Patiala.

This tournament is limited to 24 international players to accommodate 12 teams. Please send the attached FIP Registration form and $750 entry fee to the FIP office. The reservation will be filled on a first-paid, first - confirmed basis, absolutely no exceptions.

In addition to polo, the organizing committee is planning opening and closing ceremonies, folk dance, trick riding display etc, visits to museums, palaces forts, the Golden Temple, and meetings with local leading industrialists of Punjab. For more information on the area visit their website at: http://punjabgovt.nic.in

Incredibly generous, the honorable Chief Minister of Punjab, HH Capt Maharaja Amarinder Singh has arranged complementary stay at the Taj hotel in Chandigarh. In addition to this, all ground transportation, sightseeing, etc organized centrally are free of charge. Every evening is booked for a social get together.

Following are the details for travel arrangements. Everyone is responsible for making their own travel reservations.

Lt. Gen A S Bahia, PVSM, AVSM**, QMG and Army Chief Steward IPA has been to Argentina to attend the AGM of the FIP where he gave a presentation on the highlights of the Ambassador Cup to be held in Patiala.
There has been an overwhelming response from the ambassadors to attend the same.