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Little-known Mike Mwirigi reveals his secret trick in polo

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Handicap 0 Mike Mwirigi (in red cap) chasing the ball during one of the matches of the Subsidiary Cup f the Eagle Challenge Cup at Manyatta Polo Club, Gilgil on October 22, 2023. [Ben Ahenda,Standard]

He uses home grown ponies but still performs beyond expectations in national and international championships against experienced players.

The well-endowed riders have always been using imported ponies from South Africa and Argentina, the world powers of this game.

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