U.S. Polo Assn. has announced Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh (Pacho) of Jaipur, India as its global brand ambassador. Sawai Padmanabh Singh is a member of the Royal Family of Jaipur and is the current Maharaja of Jaipur. Singh has played for and captained the Indian National Team and has participated in tournaments across Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Spain, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States and more.
The scope of Pacho’s role as a global brand ambassador is broad and designed to shine the spotlight on talented polo players and the authenticity of the brand around the world. He will be outfitted in U.S. Polo Assn. apparel and performance gear both on and off the field, share his polo-related and other daily activities on social media, participate in sporting and fashion events on behalf of U.S. Polo Assn., as well as engage in media requests for interviews and campaign.
“U.S. Polo Assn. is proud to welcome Pacho to our roster of global brand ambassadors. U.S. Polo Assn. is a brand that spans 190 countries, including more than 400 brand stores in India alone, and Pacho is a perfect representative of a global polo player that encompasses what our sport-inspired brand is all about –global, vibrant, authentic, and exciting,” said J. Michael Prince, president and CEO, USPA Global
U.S. Polo Assn. will also launch a capsule collection of elevated polo shirts, white sports pants, oxfords, and sport-inspired accessories, inspired by Pacho, that he will promote as a U.S. Polo Assn. global brand ambassador.
Pacho brings to U.S. Polo Assn. his spirit of sportsmanship and distinctive style that he displays both on and off the field.
“We are thrilled to have the Maharaja of Jaipur as a global brand ambassador for U.S. Polo Assn., one of the most important brands in India. Pacho’s stature, popularity, sportsmanship and passion are all an excellent representation of our global, sport-inspired brand,” said Shailesh Chaturvedi, managing director, and CEO, Arvind Fashion, said.
As one of India’s leading casual wear power brands, the multi-billion-dollar, global, sport-inspired U.S. Polo Assn. brand has launched an exclusive brand-specific website USPoloAssn.in to further enhance digital offerings for customers and provide easier access to its product offerings. Its brick-and-mortar growth is exploding in India as well, with 100 more stores in the coming years.
“His dedication to the sport and its values align perfectly with our commitment to authenticity. As U.S. Polo Assn.’s brand ambassador, his influence will elevate our brand’s presence on the Indian as well as the global stage,” Amitabh Suri, CEO, U.S. Polo Assn. India, said.
Currently, the brand’s retail footprint in India is at more than 400 brand stores, and over 2,000 shop-in-shops, across more than 200 cities in India. Globally, the U.S. Polo Assn. brand is in 190 countries and has global retail sales of more than $2.5 billion.
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