Polo Club of Guerrand-Hermes Triumphs in National Competition, Fordham University Advances in Water Polo Championship

The second instalment of the prestigious national polo competition has drawn to a close, marking another milestone in the elite national polo club circuit. The tournament, which originated in 2022, saw the Club Polo de la Garde Royale seize the inaugural victory. In this year's event, the Polo Club of Guerrand-Hermes (PGH), under the guidance of its founder, Guerrand-Hermes, savoured its initial triumph in the competition. This win brings the PGH on par with the Guard Royale in terms of accomplishments.

Stiff Competition and Spirited Game

In the battle for the third spot, the Polo Club of Jnan Ammar outmanoeuvred the Ecole Royale de Cavalerie de Temara, securing a decisive victory with a score of 11 to 4.5. The competition was fierce, and the intensity of the matches reflected the high stakes and the players' determination to excel.

Continuing Enthusiasm for Polo

The event, attracting an array of polo enthusiasts, underscores the sustained interest for polo within the nation. It highlights the competitive spirit that fuels the elite clubs, pushing them to continuously improve their game and vie for the coveted title.

Parallel in Water Polo: Fordham University's Strive for Victory

In a parallel universe of water polo, the No. 15-ranked Fordham University team secured its place in the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Water Polo Conference (MAWPC) Championship match for the third consecutive season with a 23-12 win over the Wagner College Seahawks. The Rams are now poised to retain their MAWPC Championship and aim to become the first East Coast team to win three successive championships since the United States Naval Academy's feat from 2006-08.

Meanwhile, the United States Naval Academy water polo team, ranking 18, defeated the tournament-host Bucknell University to advance to the 2023 MAWPC Championship title game. They are set to face off against Fordham, reminiscent of the 2021 title game. The Rams had claimed victory in that face-off, marking the first of their two consecutive conference championships.

The Bucknell men's water polo team ended their 2023 season on a high note by defeating Wagner 10-7 in the third-place match of the MAWPC Tournament. This triumph marked Bucknell's second win in three matches against Wagner in the 2023 season, underscoring a season of formidable performance.