On the style, hospitality, and prestige of the Polo Club Ascona for the entire region
Michela Ris is the Deputy Mayor of Ascona. In this interview, she shares what the Polo Club Ascona represents to her: elegance, energy, and special encounters. She describes how the club brings prestige, visibility, and quality of life to the region, uniquely combining sport, social life, and international openness.
As Deputy Mayor of Ascona, Michela Ris knows her community in every aspect and understands what the Polo Club Ascona represents far beyond the playing field. We spoke with her about style, hospitality, and the special bond between the territory and the club.
Elegance, energy, and special encounters
«When I think of the Polo Club Ascona, elegance, energy, and special encounters immediately come to mind. I see the horses on the field, the mountains in the background, and an atmosphere that combines the dynamism of the sport with the discreet elegance of Ascona. For me, the Polo Club is a place where style, passion, and hospitality meet in a natural way.»
What the Club offers the region
«For the entire region, the Polo Club provides additional prestige and visibility. It unites sport, social life, tourism, and international openness. What cannot be expressed in figures is the atmosphere: people meet, share special moments, and discover Ascona from a different, cheerful, and convivial perspective. The Club creates a sense of belonging, inspiration, and a form of quality of life that goes far beyond the duration of the event.»
Ascona and the Club: the same form of elegance
«Ascona is already an extraordinary place in itself: the lake, the mountains, its discreet elegance. What links this place to the Club is the same particular form of elegance: cultured, international, and at the same time pleasantly understated. The landscape offers a unique backdrop, while the Club brings dynamism and social liveliness; a particularly beautiful example is the parade of horses and players through the piazza of Ascona, with the lake in the background.»
An unforgettable moment: the party on the Isole di Brissago
«A moment I remember with particular pleasure is the party organized a few years ago on the Isole di Brissago. It was a truly special evening in an almost magical place, surrounded by an extraordinary botanical park and the elegant beauty of the villa. The setting was perfect for an exclusive event. It was precisely this combination of the beauty of the location, the atmosphere, and the quality of the encounters that made this evening unforgettable.»
The Polo Club Ascona – in one sentence
“For me, the Polo Club Ascona uniquely combines passion, style, and precious human encounters.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Michela Ris?
Michela Ris is the Deputy Mayor of Ascona.
What does the Polo Club Ascona represent for the region?
According to Michela Ris, the club gives the region additional prestige and visibility. It combines sport, social life, tourism, and international openness, creating a sense of belonging, inspiration, and quality of life that goes beyond the event itself.
What connects Ascona and the Polo Club?
For Michela Ris, it is the same form of elegance: cultured, international, and at the same time pleasantly discreet. The landscape provides the setting, the club brings dynamism and social vibrancy.
What is a moment that Michela Ris remembers with particular pleasure?
A party organized a few years ago on the Isole di Brissago: a special evening in the extraordinary botanical park and the elegant villa.
How does she describe the Polo Club in one sentence?
“For me, the Polo Club Ascona uniquely combines passion, style, and precious human encounters.”