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USA DEFEATS ENGLAND 7-6; SECURES THIRD PLACE IN THE 10TH MANIPUR POLO INTERNATIONAL INVITATIONAL

Nov 29, 2016

Team USA members in the opening ceremony of the 10th Manipur Polo International Invitational at the Mapal Kangjeibung - Imphal Pologround
Team USA members in the opening ceremony of the 10th Manipur Polo International Invitational at the Mapal Kangjeibung - Imphal Pologround.

The United States Polo Association International Committee sent a team to Imphal, Manipur, India, November 22 - 29 to compete in the 10th Manipur Polo International Invitational. After a rocky start with the unexpected hospitalization of Team USPA member Loreto Natividad before leaving the United States, Team USA arrived in India with a three-man team including George Krabbe, Ryan Cronin-Prather and Lucas Reid (Team USPA).

England on a breakaway, USA's Lucas Reid (Team USPA) hustling to defend in the first match of bracket play.
England on a breakaway, USA's Lucas Reid (Team USPA) hustling to defend in the first match of bracket play.

On Wednesday, November 23, Team USA suffered a disappointing 7-3 loss in the first game of bracket play against England. Last-minute substitutes, Ranjeev Nath from New Delhi, India, and Australian Scott Kennedy-Green split the fourth position. However, Team USA rallied in their second game of bracket play winning handily over India A (Indian Polo Association) with a final score 11-4, securing a spot in the semifinal. This time with the help of Australian players Beau Blundell and Alex Barnet.

Team USPA member Lucas Reid with a shot down field in the second match of bracket play against India A (Indian Polo Association).
Team USPA member Lucas Reid with a shot down field in the second match of bracket play against India A (Indian Polo Association).

In Sunday’s semifinal match Team USA contracted the services of Kenyan Geoffrey Morley to replace Natividad. Team USA lost to a very strong and skilled India B (Manipur Riding and Polo Association) 10-2. “The team fought hard the entire match,” recounted Ed Armstrong. “Lucas Reid went down resulting in a badly sprained wrist.”

Team USA before the semifinal match against India B (Manipur Rising and Polo Association). Sub. Geoffrey Morley, Ryan Cronin-Prather, Lucas Reid (Team USPA), George Krabbe.
Team USA before the semifinal match against India B (Manipur Rising and Polo Association). Sub. Geoffrey Morley, Ryan Cronin-Prather, Lucas Reid (Team USPA), George Krabbe.

Tuesday’s consolation game pitted USA against England in a highly-anticipated rematch—Team USA ultimately defeating England 7-6 to capture third place. In the final, Australia beat the hometown favorite India B (Manipur Riding and Polo Association) by a score 9-6 garnering their first Manipur Polo International Invitational title.

All Photos Courtesy of CK Polo Photo

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Effective Date: Saturday, May 16, 2020

The suspension of USPA Tournaments and Events will be lifted for USPA Member Clubs in locales where hosting polo matches and tournaments is permitted under applicable state and local laws, executive orders and similar decrees. The USPA Member Clubs in these locales are encouraged to follow all such requirements of their state and local authorities with respect to polo operations. In addition, we also encourage all USPA Member Clubs to take the precautions recommended by the CDC. We are preparing a detailed list of best practices for USPA Member Clubs as they return to hosting USPA Tournaments and Events and plan to circulate these guidelines within the next week. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely and will notify you if we determine a different course of action is necessary.

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