Chukkas Sep 6 2010

Where Asia's Rich Go to Play
From yachting to putting, chukkas to forehand lobs, here's our guide to some of Asia's most exclusive sporting locations. Photos: The Sporting Life Lorenzo di Simone Kitesurfing on Bali Tennis: Tokyo Lawn Tennis ClubOn a sunny spring afternoon at the Tokyo Lawn Tennis Club, you might, if you're luck...

Narrow win for Napoli
The first three chukkas started in warm sunshine but, by the last chukka, torrential rain had made conditions challenging players, horses and spectators,...

Great Wiltshire victory in dressage competition
The game was very tense throughout with a great display of teamwork, close marking and end-to-end play, with field goals dominating the first three chukkas. There was nothing to separate the sides (4-4) at the end of the second chukka. As the tension built up towards the finish, both teams felt the ...

Nike 6.0 Brazen – Dark Cinder/Black/Spice
It flaunts a combination of classic plimsolls and chukkas making a bold style statement and hence set to turn some heads on the court. This Nike 6.0 Brazen sneaker pair comes in a Dark Cinder/Black/Spice, which is again appealing. While a cool plaid textiles stands out on the suede base, the muted p...

'Sport of Kings' enjoys local revival
The polo games can be from four and eight chukkas in length, depending on the level of competition in the tournament. And because polo is a very physical sport, many of the horses are large thoroughbreds or thoroughbred-crosses, some being ex-race horses that can no longer compete on the racing circ...