"Polo has always been funded by the wealthy and there is no denying this, " Pieres said.
WSJ: Exclusive Sport of Polo Is Reaching Out
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Argentina's star Facundo Pieres, for instance, is an ambassador for whisky brand Royal Salute, sponsor of the World Polo Series.
WSJ: Exclusive Sport of Polo Is Reaching Out
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"Polo doesn't get very much television support outside of Argentina, so it's hard for it to become completely mainstream internationally, " Pieres said.