Josh Cork (born 4 June 1996) is an English professional polo player. He is currently ranked number 256 in the world.[1]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Joshua Cork |
| Born | 4 June 1996 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Polo |
| Rank | 119 (3 Goal Handicap) |
| Team | Dubai Polo Team, England Polo Team |
Professional career
edit2018 Maserati Royal Charity Polo Match
editIn 2018 Cork took part in the 2018 Maserati Royal Charity Polo Trophy Match.[2] playing alongside the Duke Of Cambridge, English international player Malcolm Borwick as well as teammate Bruce Merivale-Austinand for Team Maserati. The match was in support of the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity who the Duke is Patron for. Cork and Team Maserati drove a powerful Victory with a final score of 6 – 5 ½[3]
Royal Windsor Cup 2018
editCork played in the La Dolfina/Valiente final team for Guards Polo Club 's[4] The OUT-SOURCING (The Royal Windsor Cup 2018)[5]
Josh Cork and his teammate Kian Hall, Poroto Cambiaso and Adolfo Cambiaso won the cup, for which the price was given by Queen Elizabeth II also in the presence of the Duke of Edinburgh, it was the first time a polo match commentary has been translated into sign language on the big screen and live stream[6]
2017 Sotogrande Gold Cup Semi Final, The Queen Mother Centenary Cup Final
editCork was a part of the 2017 Gold Cup final Dubai Polo Team, who made their way into the semi-finals.[7]
2015 Jaeger-LeCoultre Gold Cup for the British Open
editCork took part in 4 matches during the 2015 Jaeger-LeCoultre Gold Cup event playing for Dubai Polo Team enjoying 4 matches and 4 victories alongside the world's leading player Adolfo Cambiaso.[8] Cork also took part in the match for Dubai against King Power winning the match...
Achievements
edit- Won MVP at The 2013 Royal Berkshire Festival
- The 2014 Final of The Bucketmaster Trophy (Junior HPA)
- Won The 2015 Gerald Balding 8 Goal with La Rosada
- Won The 2015 Duke of Sutherland 18 goal with Ferne Park.[9]
References
edit- ^ "World Polo Tour | The official ranking of polo". www.worldpolotour.com. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- ^ "2018 Maserati Polo Tour: The Royal Charity Polo Trophy | Maserati". www.maserati.com. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- ^ "Prince William Plays at Maserati Royal Charity Trophy". Haute Living. 11 June 2018. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- ^ "Polo Times News - The OUT-SOURCING! Inc Royal Windsor Cup". www.polotimes.co.uk. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- ^ "The OUT-SOURCING Inc Royal Windsor Cup 2018". Guards. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- ^ Bryan, Polly (3 July 2018). "Are these the most amazing losers' prizes ever?". Horse & Hound. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- ^ Webbe, Alex (24 August 2017). "Spanish Gold Cup Semifinals set". PoloZONE. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- ^ Davies, Gareth A. (9 July 2015). "Polo Gold Cup 2015: No teenage wasteland for Josh Cork in shadow of Dubai's Adolfo Cambiaso". The Daily Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- ^ "Polo Times July 2015". Polo Times Press Print Magazine July 2015. 20: 63. July 2015.