CYBERJAYA: Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah opened the Royal Selangor Polo and Equestrian Club (RSPEC) here on Saturday (Sept 26).
His Royal Highness and the Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, arrived at 9.40am and were received by RSPEC president Datuk Syed Budriz Putra Jamalullail.
The event was held in conjunction with the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Sultan of Selangor’s reign.
In a statement, RSPEC said the royal presence underscored the club’s position as a premier sporting destination that combines a rich equestrian heritage with a wide range of recreational facilities and community-oriented experiences, while opening up new opportunities for the development of sports and world-class sports tourism in Selangor.
"RSPEC was developed with a clear vision to elevate polo and equestrian sports to greater heights, while creating a sporting destination that is accessible, vibrant and relevant to the community," it read.
Sultan Sharafuddin and Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin toured the premises and were briefed on the various world-class polo and equestrian facilities available at the club.
The complex features a polo field surrounded by a 1km sand track, 136 horse stalls, as well as indoor and outdoor arenas.
Designed to meet stringent international standards, the facilities strengthen Selangor’s capacity to host prestigious tournaments at both regional and domestic levels. – Bernama
