Thu 8th Aug 2024 United States Wins 2024 Paris Games Polo Challenge Returns to victory 100 years In a symbolic rematch of the opening game from the 1924 Paris Olympics, the Chantilly Polo Club hosted an intense contest between France and the USA in Apremont. Although France was unable to avenge its 15-1 loss from a century ago, the team showed a much stronger performance on Wednesday 7 August, closing the match with a respectable score of 10-7.   The French team held their own for the first three chukkas, with Clément Delfosse opening the scoring after a solo breakaway. However, Quinn Evans quickly responded, equalising the score and setting the tone for a closely fought match. The cat-and-mouse game continued through the first half, with the teams locked at 5-5 by the end of the third chukka. It wasn’t until the fourth chukka that the USA pulled ahead, ultimately securing their victory. Nico Escobar, who scored nine goals for the United States, was named Most Valuable Player and Open Amapola, owned by Jota Chavanne and played by Nico Escobar, was the Best Playing Pony.    Hope Arellano commented, "In the fourth chukka, we gave it our all with our best horses. We’d like to thank the owners of these horses, who kept us well-mounted. Our strategy to use our top horses in the fourth period made all the difference. The club is beautiful, the people have been so kind, and I’m extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to play here”   Both the United States Polo Association (USPA) and the Fédération Française de Polo are already planning a follow-up test match for 2025, either in Chantilly or Palm Beach.    A full report will be included in the September issue of Polo Times, click here to subscribe today.    2024 Paris Games Polo Challenge Teams: United States (14): Quinn Evans (1), Hope Arellano (3), Nicolas Escobar (5) & Cody Ellis (5) France (14): Elena Venot (2), Dorian Bulteau (3), Julien Reynes (4) & Delfosse (5)   Photograph: The United States returns to victory 100 years later. By © Pascal Renauldon - R&B Presse

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