2008 world polo championship

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After winning the title, the Chiles team will be welcomed by President Michelle Bachelet

The 8th Polo World Championship took place from April 21st to May 3rd, 2008 in Mexico City . In spring 2005, the World Polo Federation (FIP) entrusted the Balvanera Polo and Country Club , which also houses the national equestrian center of Mexico, with the organization. The team handicap was limited to 14.

Qualifying tournaments

In order to pay tribute to the growing popularity of the sport, the FIP significantly expanded the field of participants. In the run-up to the World Cup between February and May 2007, 30 national teams determined the eight finalists in four qualifying tournaments. Argentina, which is otherwise predominant in the sport of polo, could not qualify, neither did Germany.

Events

  • South America: February 7th - 17th, 2007 in Punta del Este , Uruguay
  • Asia, Oceania, Africa: February 25 - March 4, 2007 in Auckland , New Zealand
  • Europe: April 19-29 , 2007 in Sotogrande , Spain
  • North and Central America: April 28 - May 6, 2007 in Tecamac , Mexico

Teams

In Group A, Chile, Canada, New Zealand and Spain played. Group B consisted of Brazil, England, Mexico and South Africa.

  • Brazil:
    • Marcelo Junqueira (Coach)
    • Carlos E. Soares
    • Gustavo Toledo
    • Caio Siquini
    • Goncalo Maltarazzo
    • André Luiz Junqueira
    • Pedro H. Ganon
    • Renato Diniz Junqueira
  • Chile
    • Alejandro Vial (Coach)
    • Martín Iturrate (Hcp 3)
    • Matias Vial Perez (5)
    • Juan EL Sarolla (3)
    • Alejandro Vial Perez (5)
    • Juan PV Larraín (3)
    • Recaredo O. Vega (1)
    • Santiago Pereira (1)
    • Matias U. Ureta (1)
    • Romano Vercellino (3)
    • Antonio Pereira (5)
  • England
    • Nina Clarkin (Hcp 3)
    • George Meyrick (4)
    • John Martin (2)
    • Edward G. Hitchman (3)
    • Henry Fisher (3)
    • Tom Morley (5)
  • Canada
    • Steve Dalton (Coach, Manager)
    • Dave Offen (Coach, Manager)
    • Marcelo R. Abbiati (Hcp 5)
    • Kyle Fargey (2)
    • Cody Open (2)
    • Robert Stenzel (2)
    • Brandon Phillips (5)
    • Deyelle Fargey (2)
  • Mexico
    • Diego Solórzano (Hcp 4)
    • Alejandro G. de Parada (3)
    • Valerio Aguilar (5)
    • Diego V. Villareal (2)
    • Oscar Garibay (4)
    • Julio Gracida (5)
    • Carlos Gracida Jun. (1)
    • Jesús Solórzano June (2)
    • Ulysses Escapite (3)
    • Eloy Escapite Jesus (5)
  • New Zealand
    • Cody Forsyth (Coach)
    • Richard Hunt (Manager)
    • Craig Wilson (Hcp 6)
    • Michael Henderson (4)
    • Tom Hunt (3)
    • David Miller (3)
    • Robert Watson (5)
    • Lochie Hunter (4)
    • Kit Brooks (3)
  • Spain
    • Benjamín Araya (Coach)
    • Mario G. Durán (handicap 3)
    • Ignacio Domecq Urquilo (4)
    • Nicolás Álvarez Cervera (3)
    • Pascual Sáenz de Vicuña (3)
    • Gonzaga Valdés (3)
  • South Africa
    • Guy Watson (Hcp 5)
    • Terence Spilsbury (3)
    • Gary Spilsbury (2)
    • Selby Williamson (5)
    • John Eustace (4)
    • Clive Millman (3)
    • Crispin Cheadle (1)
    • Michael-John Marlton (4)

Game results

April 24th

England 5-7 Brazil
New Zealand - Canada 5: 4.5
Spain 5-6 Chile
Mexico 9-5 South Africa

26th of April

Mexico 9-8 England

April 27

Spain 8-7 New Zealand
Chile - Canada 8: 6
South Africa 6-7 Brazil

April 29

Spain - Canada 9: 6
New Zealand - Chile 6: 14.5
Mexico 5-8 Brazil
England - South Africa 4: 4.5

1st of May

1st semifinals: Brazil 7-5 Spain
2nd semifinals: Chile 10-4 Mexico

May 3rd

Game for third place: Mexico - Spain 13:12
Final: Chile 11-9 Brazil

South America is thus the most successful continent: In eight world championships so far, 7 trophies have gone to South America (Chile won once, Brazil and Argentina three times each).

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