On style, hospitality, and the appeal of the Polo Club Ascona for the entire region
Michela Ris is the Deputy Mayor (Vicesindaca) of Ascona. In our conversation, she shares what characterizes the Polo Club Ascona for her: elegance, energy, and special encounters. She describes how the club brings prestige, visibility, and quality of life to the region, uniquely connecting sports, social life, and international openness.
As Deputy Mayor of Ascona, Michela Ris knows her municipality from every angle – and she knows what the Polo Club Ascona achieves far beyond the playing field. We spoke with her about style, hospitality, and the special bond between the town and the club.
Elegance, energy, and special encounters
“When I think of the Polo Club Ascona, elegance, energy, and special encounters are the first things that come to mind. In my mind's eye, I see the horses on the field, the mountains in the background, and an atmosphere that combines the dynamics of the sport with the discreet elegance of Ascona. For me, the polo club is a place where style, passion, and hospitality come together in a natural way.”
What the Club brings to the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland
“For the entire region, the Polo Club provides extra prestige and visibility. It combines sport, social life, tourism, and international openness. What cannot be expressed in numbers is the atmosphere: people meet, share special moments, and discover Ascona from a different, cheerful, and convivial perspective. The club creates connection, inspiration, and a form of quality of life that extends far beyond the duration of the event.”
Ascona and the club: the same form of elegance
«Ascona is an exceptional place in itself – the lake, the mountains, its understated elegance. What connects this place with the club is the same special form of elegance: refined, international, and at the same time pleasantly understated. The landscape offers a unique backdrop, while the club brings dynamism and social vibrancy; a particularly beautiful example is the procession of horses and players across the Piazza of Ascona, with the lake as a backdrop.»
An unforgettable moment: the party on the Brissago Islands
«A moment I look back on with great pleasure is the party that was organized on the Brissago Islands a few years ago. It was a truly special evening in an almost magical place, surrounded by an exceptional 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 place, 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 valuable human encounters.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Michela Ris?
Michela Ris is the Deputy Mayor (Vicesindaca) of Ascona.
What does the Polo Club Ascona mean for the region?
According to Michela Ris, the club gives the region of Italian-speaking Switzerland extra prestige and visibility. It combines sport, social life, tourism, and international openness, creating a sense of connection, inspiration, and quality of life that extends beyond the event itself.
What connects Ascona and the Polo Club?
For Michela Ris, it is the same form of elegance: sophisticated, international, and at the same time pleasantly understated. The landscape provides the backdrop, while the club brings dynamism and social vibrancy.
Which moment does Michela Ris remember most fondly?
At a party organized a few years ago on the Brissago Islands – a special evening in the extraordinary botanical park and in the elegant villa.
How does she describe the Polo Club in one sentence?
“For me, the Polo Club Ascona uniquely combines passion, style, and valuable human encounters.”