Fri 30th Jan 2026Nicholas Colquhoun-Denvers Passes Away Ex-Chairman of HPA & Ham Polo Club, Ex-President of FIP
It is with profound sadness that the polo world marks the passing of Nicholas Colquhoun-Denvers, a prominent figure whose leadership, vision and commitment helped shape the modern era of the sport.
Born in 1949 and educated in Western Australia, Nicholas began playing polo in the late 1960s while serving in Australia, including time with the Australian Polo Service Board in Canberra. After moving to England, he joined the British Army, serving for six years in the Royal Artillery. His career later took him to Saudi Arabia, where he worked for the Arab Triad Corporation, overseeing Adnan Khashoggi’s private business interests in London, alongside roles in business and governance.
Nicholas’s contribution to polo was exceptional and far-reaching. He served as Chairman of Ham Polo Club from 1995 to 2018, making him the club’s longest-serving Chairman. Beyond Ham, Nicholas played a central role in the governance of the sport. He was Chairman of the Hurlingham Polo Association from 2009 to 2012 and later served as President of the Federation of International Polo from 2014 to 2018, a position he assumed on the recommendation of Argentina, reflecting the international respect he commanded.
Together with his wife, Annie, to whom he was married for 35 years, his dedication to the sport was evident and he worked with tireless dedication. Annie’s passing in December 2021 was a profound loss, and it is a comfort to many to think of them now reunited.
Nicholas Colquhoun-Denvers leaves behind a lasting legacy of integrity, generosity and vision. His influence will continue to be felt in the UK throughout the global polo community.
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