Mon 2nd Feb 2026U.S. Open Women’s Championship Underway Seven teams up to 23 goals competing
The 2026 edition of The U.S. Open Women’s Championship got underway on Wednesday 28 January. Seven teams up to 23 goals are competing with top ladies’ polo names taking part including Mía Cambiaso, Nina Clarkin and 10 goalers Hazel Jackson, Hope Arellano and Milly Hine. The qualifiers are taking place at Port Mayaca Polo Club with the Semi Finals and Finals scheduled to be played at the National Polo Center. Teams will play two league matches to decided the semi finalists.
The opening match on Wednesday 28 January saw La Dolfina beat Las Brisas 7-4, followed by wins for Buena Vibra and Victory/Eastern Hay on Thursday 29 January and a win for Las Brisas vs Don George on Friday 30 January. The action continues tomorrow, Tuesday 3 February, with La Dolfina vs Flying H.
The U.S. Open Women’s Championship Teams:
Aurora Polo (23): Hope Arellano (10), Fatima Balzano (6), Lily Lequerica (4) & Isabelle Brockett (3)
Buena Vibra (22): Azucena Uranga (7), Valentina Tarazona (3), Maitena Marre (7) & Summer Kneece (5)
Don George (23): Cecelia Cochran (4), Kylie Sheehan (5), Meghan Gracida (5) & Nina Clarkin (9)
Flying H (22): Gillian Johnston (5), Dawn Laurel Jones (5), Malia Bryan (6) & KC Krueger (6)
La Dolfina (22): Mia Cambiaso (9), Micaela Saracco (6), Myla Cambiaso (4) & Mora Castagnola (3)
Las Brisas (21): Maddie Grant (7), Cata Lavinia (8), Brinkley Erb (3) & Coco Sandhu (3)
Victory/Eastern Hay (22): Hazel Jackson (10), Milly Hine (10), Aspen Tinto (2) & Rebecca Schmeits (0)
Photograph: Las Brisas celebrate their first U.S. Open Women’s Championship win. Courtesy of Port Mayaca Polo Club
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.
Sun 25th Jan 20266-4½ Victory for Standing Rock in St. Moritz 26,000 spectators over three days of competition
On Sunday 25 January, thousands of spectators descended upon frozen Lake St.Moritz for The 41st Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz Finals’ Day.
The first match of the day saw Azerbaijan-Land of Fire and Mackage battle for fifth and sixth place, with intensity and passion on display as they competed for The Casablanca Trophy, which ultimately saw Azerbaijan-Land of Fire secure a narrow 5-4 win.
The action continued with the Subsidiary Final between Investec and St. Moritz-Top of the World for The Mackage Trophy, which saw another close score as Investec ran out the winners with a score of 5-4½.
After a brief pause in the action for lunch in the sumptuous VIP Tent and Polo Village, spectators packed out the grandstands for the Final between Flexjet and Standing Rock – two side with impeccable pedigrees. In a thrilling match, which saw the lead constantly flit between the two sides, in the end it was the relentless pushing and cool-heads of Standing Rock which secure Philipp Müller his first Snow Polo World Cup title. For Max Charlton it was his sixth win, Nacho Gonzalez’s fifth and Raul Laplacette’s third.
After the match, Laplacette was chosen as the Most Valuable Player; Max Charlton’s gelding Big Brother was named Polo Times Best Playing Pony whilst St. Moritz-Top of the World Team Captain Sebastien Aguettant received the Best Playing Patron Award.
A full report will be included in the March issue of Polo Times, click here to subscribe today!
Photograph: Standing Rock, winners of The 41st Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz. By SPWC
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