Women Making Stride in Polo
Women in polo have made significant advancements in recent years, breaking the traditional and gender norms and emerging as daunting players and influential figures in the sport.
In this season of Polo, the female players emerged as a portrayal of strength and competitiveness. In the grounds of multiple venues, as the sun approaches over the head- many captivating matches emerged with a sight of strength, skill and determination. The Women’s Polo at Guards narrated a tale of excellence in female empowerment that’s been steadily unfolding the pages in the history of sports and revealing a chapter of passion and achievement.
Clé de Peau Beauté Guards Ladies Charity Polo Trophy
Semi-Final
Teams: SEMPER ANTICUS (7) v/s MAIZ DULCE(5)
Venue: The Princess Ground, U.K.
Date: 31 August, 2023
     Team Members:Â
| SEMPER ANTICUS (7) Players & Handicap
Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi – 1 Imogen Blake Thomas – 0 Lucy Coddington – 5 Nina Clarkin – 10 | vs | MAIZ DULCE (5) Players & Handicap
Giselle Barfoot – 1 Anna Dowling – 3 Heloise Wilson-Smith – 6 Rosie Ross – 6 |
Teams:Â VIKKINGS vs LOS QUIRONES
Venue:Â The Princess Ground, U.K.Â
Date:Â 31 August, 2023
| VIKINGS (9) Players & Handicap
Siri Evjemo-Nysveen – 2 Angela Moran – 0 Lottie Lamacraft – 6 Lia Salvo – 8
| vs | LOS QUIRONES (6.5) Players & Handicap
0Isabel Milojevic – 4 Natasha Tisminieszky – 4 Svenja Holty – 4 Charlotte Sweeney – 4
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The Princess Ground witnessed two formidable Matches – SEMPER ANTICUS and MAIZ DULCE clash against each other. While VIKKINGS and LOS QUIRONES played as opponents. With exceptional team efforts, showdown strategy and skills, SEMPER ATTICUS and VIKINGS marked their quest for victory.
SUB FINALÂ
Teams:Â MINNINNOOKA(1) v/s POLO PERFORMANCE(2)
Venue: Crawford Park 1, U.K. Â
Date: 2nd September 2023
               Team Members:Â
| MINNINNOOKA POLO (1) Players & Handicap
Mandie Beitner – 1 Kirstie Otamendi – 5 Claire Brougham – 5 Alex Jacob – 5 | vs | POLO PERFORMANCE (2)Players & Handicap
Michaela Weber – 2 Chloe Horswell – 2 Emma Wood – 6 Tamara Fox – 6 |
At Crowforth Park 1, MINNINNOOKA faced a close defeat by POLO PERFORMANCE, entering the arena for the finale.
Teams:Â MAIZ DULCE(10) v/s LOS QUIRONES (7.5)
Venue: The Duke’s Ground, U.K.
Date: 2nd September, 2023
Team Members:Â
| MAIZ DULCE (10) Players & Handicap
Giselle Barfoot – 1 Anna Dowling – 3 Heloise Wilson-Smith – 6 Rosie Ross – 6 | vs | LOS QUIRONES (7.5) Players & Handicap
0Isabel Milojevic – 4 Natasha Tisminieszky – 4 Svenja Holty – 4 Charlotte Sweeney – 4 |
The power packed teams- MAIZ DULCE and LOS QUIRONES, entered The Duke’s Ground. As they played, it was a sight of tension for the fans. But who made a massive win? Nonetheless, MAIZ DULCE.
The Much Awaited FinalÂ
Teams:Â SEMPER ANTICUS (6) vs VIKINGS (7)
Venue: The Queen’s Ground, U.K.
Date: 2nd September, 2023
Team Members:
| SEMPER ANTICUS (6) Players & Handicap
Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi – 1 Imogen Blake Thomas – 0 Lucy Coddington – 5 Nina Clarkin – 10 | vs | VIKINGS (7) Players & Handicap
Siri Evjemo – 2 Nysveen – Angela Moran – 0 Lottie Lamacraft – 6 Lia Salvo – 8 |
Teams: GUARDS POLO CLUB (1) v/s CLE’ DE PEAU BEAUTE’(5)  Â
Venue: The Queen’s Ground, U.K.
Date: 2nd September, 2023
               Team Members:Â
| GUARDS POLO CLUB (1)Players & Handicap
Phoebe Leake – 1 Abigail Anderson – 3 Elodie Avarguez – 2 Siri Evjemo-Nysveen – 2 | vs | CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ (5) Players & Handicap
Alice Sharp – 1 Mindi Byrne – 2 Jasmine Calvert-Ansari – 3 Neku Edun – 4 |
The finale had two terrific games- SEMPER ANTICUS v/s VIKINGS and GUARD POLO CLUB v/s CLE’ DE PEAU BEAUTE’, scheduled in chunk of The Queen’s Ground. SEMPER ATTICUS gave a tough competition, but VIKKINGS snatched the title under their nose. The Second Slot saw a domination on the field by CLE’ DE PEAU BEAUTE’ and it was an easy win for them.
Image reference-Â https://www.guardspoloclub.com/tournaments/cl%C3%A9-de-peau-beaut%C3%A9-guards-ladies-charity-polo-trophy-season-2023
