Augustinus Bader claimed a 9-7 win over Samasphere, and won the Open de France Féminin, the most important ladies polo competition in France. The final was played on Sunday September 21, at the Polo Club du Domaine de Chantilly, located in La Ferme d’Apremont, France. The tournament saw eight teams up to 16 goals (ladies handicap), in participation.

In addition, it was a rematch for Augustinus Bader, runner up in 2024, but they were beaten by Yves Delorme.

Augustinus Bader and Samasphere played a hard fought, very even contest, that saw two tied chukkas (2-2 and 4-4, in the first and second, respectively). In a very tough game, Augustinus Bader claimed the lead in the third chukka, and they set the deal said and done in the last chukka, when they won 7-5 and the title. It’s worth to notice that the American 10-goaler, Hope Arellano, produced all the five goals for Samasphere.

In other finals, the third place went to La Monarquía, after beating Rouge Absolu; Bazarchic won the Subsidiary and Las Indias Polo Team earned the seventh position.

RELIVE THE FINAL OF THE OPEN DE FRANCE FÉMININ ON POLOLINE TV HERE.

OPEN DE FRANCE FÉMININ – FINAL – SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21

AUGUSTINUS BADER 6-5 SAMASPHERE

Augustinus Bader: Paloma Lauro 3 (2 goals), Mendoza Houben 0 (1), Ambre Ploix 5 (2), Lia Salvo 8 (2). Total: 16.

Samasphere: Megan Kawohl 0, Kitana Saint Cyr 0, Fátima Balzano 6. Hope Arellano 10 (5 goals). Total: 16.

Score Augustinus Bader: 2-2, 4-4, 6-5, 7-6.

Umpires: Ed Judge & Santiago Estela.

MVP: Paloma Lauro.

BPP: Pokemon, ridden by Hope Arellano.

Open de France Feminin – Teams & Fixture

Cover photo by Justine Jacquemont.