The final of charity cup for JustWorld saw an expected encounter between the French team, Sainte Mesme and Swiss team, Marquard Media. Organized by the Polo Club of Domaine de Chantilly, for the benefit of JustWorld International, which is devoted to breaking the cycle of poverty by funding local partners around the world helping children thrive.
A dual in which the balance of level between the four players of Sainte-Mesme, led by the strong voice of Argentina Clemente Zavaleta (h7) prevailed. The black & blues led the encounter from the start, leaving no hope to Marquard Media, despite the tremendous efforts of one Martin Aguerre Jr. A clear finale score: 12 – 7 and the consecration of one beautiful mare, named Cindy, from the Zavaleta’s Irenita breeding whose name could also be heard during the Abierto next winter.
A cherished cause by Cesar actress Marina Hands who handed the prices and gifts to the players: “I was thrilled to watch this finale and to discover the fantastic atmosphere of the Polo of Chantilly. I was moved by the generosity of the spectators and impressed by how fast the players go. I had the chance to try polo once with Evrard de Spa (Deauville Polo Club) so I know how polo is a complex equestrian sport, and it’s fabulous to be able to experience it live, be so close to the game at this level”, reported the actor. The event resulted in large number of collections which amounted to a 1000 meals most of which was from Sainte-Mesme.
The prize-giving ceremony was followed by a demonstration with eight French and Argentine professional players. Each team totaled 22 goals with one to highlight, Pancho Bensado, who will be next seen in Deauville in August. The idea was to present a new polo, smoother, faster, with less time-out.
