The United States Polo Association (USPA) has announced the four Americans selected for the 2024 Paris Games Polo Challenge, as Quinn Evans (1), Hope Arellano (3), Nicolas ‘Nico’ Escobar (5), and Cody Ellis (5). The 14 goal Test Match between the USA and France will be hosted by the Polo Club du Domaine de Chantilly on Wednesday 7 August. The Federation Française de Polo has announced the selection of Elena Venot (2), Dorian Bulteau (3), Julien Reynes (4) and Clément Delfosse (5) for the national team.
The match is scheduled to take place the day after the equestrian events conclude in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics on Tuesday 6 August at Versailles. The commemorative event is designed as a centennial celebration of the opening match of the 4th Olympic Polo Tournament at the 1924 Paris Games between the United States and France. The competition also offers a chance at redemption for France, which lost 15-1 a century ago. In 1924, the United States went on to win a silver medal, losing against Argentina 6-5 in the Final.
Photograph: Polo Club du Domaine de Chantilly will host the USA vs France Test Match. By Justine Jacquemot