Saudi Arabia's AlUla Desert Polo 2022 - in pictures

Prince Salman Bin Sultan bin Salman took part in the tournament

Saudi Arabia's Prince Salman Bin Mansour was among the competitors in the AlUla Desert Polo event, the only modern polo tournament to be staged in a desert environment. All photos: AFP

Four teams took part in the event in Saudi Arabia's north-western city of AlUla.

Prince Salman Bin Mansour, left, and Saudi scientist Hosam Zawawi on their horses.

Hosam Zawawi competes in the tournament, which was returning after a two-year coronavirus hiatus.

A chukka takes place against the spectacular mountain backdrop of AlUla.

Spectators enjoy the action at the Unesco world heritage site.

There were four matches in the specially designed arena.

Members of the AlUla polo team celebrate their victory in the tournament.

French entrepreneur Jean-Francois Decaux was among the invited competitors.

Uruguayan player David Stirling Jr prepares to take part in a match.

Jean-Francois Decaux, right, in the thick of the action.

Teams competing in the arena specially built for the event.

David Stirling on his mount ready for a match in the desert of AlUla.

A team talk for Prince Salman Bin Mansour, left, and Hosam Zawawi.

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