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Welcome to 8th Management
About 8th
8th Management is a Swiss sports management agency dedicated to professionalising the world of polo through athlete development, team management, and strategic brand partnerships.
The 8th Minute = Excellence Beyond the Game
What We Do
Connecting 3 Worlds
8th operates at the intersection of athletes, teams and brands, creating professional structures for the modern polo world.
Athletes
Athlete Management
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career management
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brand partnerships
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season planning
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professional support systems
The next generation of international polo professionals.
Teams
Team & Patron Services
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team building
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season planning
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horse coordination
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tournament logistics
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player negotiation
Entrepreneurs and polo enthusiasts building competitive teams.
Brands
Brand Partnerships
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athlete ambassadors
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brand storytelling
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event collaborations
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luxury brand activations
Luxury and lifestyle companies seeking authentic exposure in elite sport.
8th Management connects athletes, teams, and global brands to build a more professional and sustainable future for the sport of polo.
Our Services
8th Management - the 360° Agency for the Equestrian World
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Athlete Representation
Career management and brand positioning for the next generation of elite polo professionals.
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Team & Patron Management
Strategic organisation of polo seasons, teams and tournament participation.
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Brand Partnerships
Connecting premium brands with authentic polo ambassadors, teams and events.
Evolution Athletes
Evolution Athletes are the next generation of international polo professionals supported and represented by 8th Management.
Selected for their talent, ambition and mindset, these athletes share a common vision: to go beyond the traditional structure of polo and build careers defined by professionalism, performance and global visibility.
Through 8th, Evolution Athletes receive access to a professional ecosystem including:
• performance training and development
• strategic season planning and team management
• brand positioning and media visibility
• mentorship from experienced professionals
• connections with clubs, patrons and international tournaments
Our athletes travel across the world throughout the polo season, competing in Europe, Argentina, the United States and the Middle East. This global mobility creates unique exposure opportunities for the partners and brands that support them.
For sponsors and collaborators, Evolution Athletes represent more than individual players. They are authentic ambassadors of a sport that combines performance, heritage and lifestyle in some of the world’s most exclusive environments.
By supporting this new generation, partners become part of a movement focused on elevating the sport and shaping the future of polo.
Mission
To build and represent the next generation of elite polo professionals by providing structured athlete management, strategic team organisation, and authentic brand partnerships.
Through a 360° support system — combining performance, professionalism and global visibility — 8th Management prepares athletes and teams to operate at the highest level of modern sport.
Vision
To become the defining platform for modern polo professionalism, connecting athletes, teams and global brands while elevating the standards of the sport.
8th Management exists to support the evolution of polo — creating a new generation of athletes who are not only exceptional players, but complete professionals able to represent the sport, their teams and their partners worldwide.
Why Partner with 8th
Polo is one of the few global sports that connects elite sport, lifestyle and high-net-worth communities.
Through 8th Management, brands gain access to a unique network of international athletes, teams and events, creating authentic visibility within one of the most exclusive environments in sport.
Our partners benefit from:
• global exposure across multiple polo seasons and continents
• authentic storytelling through athletes and teams
• access to influential international audiences
• unique hospitality and event opportunities
8th Management transforms sponsorship into long-term partnerships that support both athletes and the evolution of the sport.
Contact Us
Join the Movement
We are creating a new standard for the polo world — a world where excellence is expected, support is
strategic, and visibility is global.