Mikee Romero —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Surrounded by world-class teammates, Mikee Romero continues to find space to shine.
The world-ranked polo player hit a “beautiful and courageous” shot that sparked GlobalPort-Passion for Polo to a stunning 11-10 victory over defending champion Flying Changes in the 2025 USP Midwest Open recently at Las Brisas Polo Club in Chicago, Illinois.
“One of best shots ever; beautiful and courageous,” said Romero, the 24th ranked polo player in the world of his move that highlighted his team’s come-from-behind victory.
The former lawmaker previously gained recognition after GlobalPort’s histotic debut at the 2025 Gauntlet of Polo, often referred to as the Olympics of polo.
Romero’s last-gasp goal—his second of the game–underscored the team’s mighty stand against an aggressive Flying Changes. The triumph came on the heels of a quarterfinal finish in the prestigious US Polo Open Championship in Florida only last May.
More than showcasing the team’s resilience, the win was sweet redemption for Romero and his teammates—American Colo Gonzalez, Argentinian Nino Obregon and Fil-Am Anthony Garcia—after absorbing a stinging 13-14 defeat to CD Peacock in the opener.
On a break from his socio-civic work as chair of the Association of Reservists and Reservist Administrators of the Philippines, Inc. with a rank of lieutenant colonel, Romero attributed the team’s victory to the team’s own version of never-say-day spirit.
“It’s our chemistry and big fighting heart that carried us through,” said Romero, the highest-ranked Southeast Asian player on the global circuit.
Next for Romero and company is a vital duel with host team Las Brisas on Aug. 14 before colliding with Beaver Creek on August 16.
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