Following the Open de France Barnes, action continued at the Polo Club du Domaine de Chantilly with the Championnat de France. The final was played on Sunday October 6, between defending champions, Sainte Mesme, and Los Dragones. The tournament saw eight teams up to 8 goals, partake.

The championship match was hard fought and very tight; by the end of the fourth and last chukka, they were tied at 7-all, which forced an over time. That was when a penalty accurately converted by Sam Sztarkman in that extra chukka, secured the win and the title for Los Dragones.

CHAMPIONNAT DE FRANCE – FINAL – SUNDAY OCTOBER 6

LOS DRAGONES 8-7 SAINTE MESME (extra chukka)

Los Dragones : Sam Szatarkman 1 (4 goals), Simon Szatarkman 0 (1), Côme Dubois 2 (2), Jota Chavanne 5 (1). Total: 8.

Sainte-Mesme: Robert Strom 5 (4 goals), Tatiana Sorbac -1, Elouan Badarello 1 (3), Gonzalo Bernal 3. Total: 8.

Score Los Dragones: 1-1, 3-3, 4-6, 7-7, 8-7.

Umpires: Peter Wright & Jason Dixon.

Third man: Clement Gosset.

MVP: Come Dubois.

BPP: Angela, ridden by Robert Strom.

Cover photo by Justine Jacquemont.