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YOUNG MEMBERS INTERNATIONAL POLO CHAMPIONS Kenya vs Zambia Ladies The Kenya Ladies’ Polo Team triumphed on tour in Zambia recently. MCC Members Izzy Parsons, Tiva Gross, Cheza Millar and Aisha Gross completed a spectacular tour, playing at the Lubombo, Lusaka, Leopard’s Hill and Lilayi Polo Clubs. During the week the Kenyan girls also took part in a fund-raising Pink Polo Mix-in to raise money for the Zambia Cancer Society. For this tournament the four Kenyans were divided among six Zambian teams playing at a 12-goal level. This provided an afternoon of spectacular women’s Polo, with Tiva Gross’s team coming out on top. The final Test proved to be a fiercely contested match with the Kenyans triumphing over Zambia with a 6-3 goal win. Tiva Gross was awarded MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the match. “As well as putting up a tremendous challenge and an amazing display of women’s Polo, the Zambians were wonderful hosts and it was a fantastic honour to play with and against them, for Kenya.” Tiva Gross
Kenya Ladies’ International Polo Team (from left) Aisha Gross, Izzy Parsons, Tiva Gross and Cheza Millar.
Kenya vs Zambia Men Two weeks later the Zambia Men’s National Polo team came to Kenya to even the score and in a week of outstanding Polo, the final Test Match was held at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil, where the two teams battled for victory over six chukkas. The Kenyan team, led by Casimir Gross, were the ultimate winners with 9 - 6 goals, after a fierce challenge from the Zambians. “Huge credit to the Zambians who put up a ferocious challenge and forced us to play at the top of our game in order to win. It was a pleasure hosting the Zambian National Team and a great honour to play for Kenya.” Casimir Gross www.mcc.co.ke
Victorious Kenyan Men’s National Polo Team - Archie Voorspuy, Casimir Gross, Jamie Murray, and Craig Millar.
September – November 2021 Muthaiga Country Club
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