Romero’s rise continues, now No. 6 in US

Mikee Romero and his horse, Niki, have been on a roll in the rankings. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Filipino businessman and lawmaker Mikee Romero has again achieved a new milestone in his sporting career, climbing to No. 6 in the United States Polo Rankings for April.

He also rose to No. 20 overall with 205 points, tied with 10-goaler and 2024 US Open Champion Poroto Cambiaso for the entire January to May 2025 Winter Polo Season, placing him firmly among the top-performing amateur and professional players in America.

“This is a deeply meaningful moment,” Romero said.

This latest feat comes on the heels of Romero’s recognition by the World Polo Tour, where he was named the No. 24 amateur polo player in the world, making him the highest-ranked Southeast Asian player on the global circuit.

The April rankings are led by some of the world’s most dominant 10-goal professionals: Tomas Panelo at No. 1, Juan Martín Nero at No. 2, Adolfo Cambiaso at No. 3 and Barto Castagnola at No. 4. Romero’s placement at No. 6 among such icons is a testament to his competitive performance and elite campaign throughout the US polo season.

Romero’s top-rated polo pony, “Niki,” also earned national recognition, tying for the No. 1 polo horse ranking in the United States.

Niki shares the prestigious top spot with “Catwoman” (Juan Martín Nero), “La Dolfina Binter” and “La Dolfina Jetcost” (Adolfo Cambiaso), and “Oriental Oklahoma” (Tomas Panelo)—each scoring a perfect 30-point rating.

Romero’s climb was fueled by his strong performance in the 2025 Gauntlet of Polo, the most prestigious series in the US, composed of the CV Whitney Cup, USPA Gold Cup and the US Open Polo Championship.

Competing with his Globalport Polo Team, Romero made history as part of the first Asia-based team in decades to complete the Gauntlet. The team reached the semifinals of the CV Whitney Cup and the quarterfinals of the US Open, matching up against the sport’s most elite squads.

“To stand among the best players in the US and to see Niki recognized beside the finest horses in the world is a tribute to the effort, preparation, and heart that went into every game,” Romero said.