1003 POLO

1003 POLO is a Chinese polo brand and club operator focused on revitalizing China's domestic polo culture. The company was founded by Paris Luo (Luo Bin), recognized as China's first female polo player, along with co-founders William Hsu, Tomas Luksic, Jackie Wang, and Garance Ullens. Ms. Luo's journey into polo began during her studies in Europe and solidified after witnessing a match back in China, which inspired her to train internationally in polo hubs like the UK, Argentina, and Thailand.

The company's primary venture is the establishment and management of polo clubs. In August 2019, 1003 POLO, in partnership with Lee World, launched what it announced as the world's first women's polo club at the Lee World G9 Global Winery Resorts in Huailai, Hebei province. A more recent and significant milestone occurred in June 2023, when the company, in a joint announcement with the Wulong District government in Chongqing, revealed the establishment of the 1003 POLO CLUB at the Wulong Fairy Mountain National Tourist Resort. This club, described as the world's first ladies' polo club, was equipped with 100 polo horses and was scheduled to open in 2023.

The business model centers on creating a comprehensive polo ecosystem. This includes club memberships, hosting international polo events, and providing elite equestrian education. For example, the club in Chongqing was set to host the "1003 Rose Polo Cup," a world ladies' polo event. Furthermore, 1003 POLO has developed the "China Polo Inheritance Plan," an elite sports and cultural education curriculum for young people, featuring training from world-class coaches. The company targets a high-end clientele, aiming to create an international lifestyle experience for China's new generation of elite groups. Revenue is generated through these activities, leveraging partnerships with government tourism bodies and private enterprises to develop polo as a high-end tourism and sporting attraction.

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