This week in polo — September 7, 2026

A weekly roundup of polo news headlines from the sport's leading publications, for the week of September 7, 2026. Follow the links to read each full story at its original source.

Pololine.com

• Savoir won the Abierto Aznar, in the last stages of the season in Sotogrande (Sep 6) — Savoir beat Los Chinos 9-5, and ran out the champions of the Abierto Aznar, in the final that took place at Ayala Polo Club, Los Pinos grounds, in Sotogrande. The Abierto Aznar is one of the last tournaments in the South of Spain, that expanded the season until early September. The Copa Aznar marked… · via pololine.com
• Royal Johor claimed the Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament (Sep 6) — Royal Johor won the first edition of the Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament, following a 10-7 win over Tomasek, in a thrilling final played at the Royal Johor Polo Club, in Johor, Malaysia. The local team delivered a brilliant performance to close a remarkable 22-goal tournament, that saw some of the most international renowned polo… · via pololine.com
• A very busy start of the Open de France BARNES (Sep 6) — Octogone (2), Essso, Akasha, Sainte Mesme, Clinova, Jolly Roger and Talandracas were victorious during the three first matchdays of the Open de France BARNES, the most significant polo tournament in France, and that’s currently underway at the Polo Club du Domaine de Chantilly, in La Ferme d’Apremont, in the outskirts of Paris. The tournament sees twelve… · via pololine.com
• Argentina won the test match against France (Sep 5) — The Polo de Paris, one of the most sophisticated and glamorous polo clubs worldwide, hosted an international match between Argentina and France, on Thursday September 3. Argentina were victorious 8-6 in the five chukkas game, held on the grounds of the lavish Polo de Paris, located only 10 minutes away from the City of Lights,… · via pololine.com
• Royal Johor and Temasek are through the final of the Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament (Sep 4) — The final of the first edition of the Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament is already set – Royal Johor and Temasek will clash for the title following a remarkable day of semifinals, that saw them victorious over Korea and JCorp, respectively. In the first semifinal, Temasek and Korea played a fantastic match, very even… · via pololine.com
• “A 22-goal tournament in Johor is a great step for this area” (Sep 4) — Colonel Ravi Rathore, one of the most remarkable players from India, is one of the significant personalities who is taking part of the Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament. An icon within Indian polo, Colo. Rathore has been playing for more than two decades. Col. Rathore reached 5 goals, and was privileged to represent India… · via pololine.com

USPA (uspolo.org)

• THE FALL HANDICAP CYCLE IS HERE! WHAT CLUB DELEGATES AND PLAYERS NEED TO KNOW (Sep 1) — The USPA reviews player handicaps on a regular schedule to help ensure they accurately reflect a player’s current ability. View the handicap review process for key dates, information on how recommendations are submitted, how players are considered for review and what happens after Handicap Committee meetings. · via uspolo.org
• 2026 USPA FALL COMMITTEE, BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING (Sep 1) — The 2026 USPA Fall Committee and Board of Governors and Annual Member Meeting will be held virtually and in person in Aiken, South Carolina, from Wednesday, September 30, through Saturday, October 3. · via uspolo.org
• WOW POLO SERIES EXPANDS WITH NEW WOW10 DIVISION – AN ARTICLE BY CLICKPOLOUSA (Aug 31) — The Women of Wellington Polo Series, presented by the Brennan Family Foundation, returns in 2027 with an expanded schedule and a new level of competition designed to create even more opportunities for women in polo. · via uspolo.org
• A SECOND SEASON IN SANTA BARBARA’S HIGH GOAL FOR SY ZAHEDI – AN ARTICLE BY CLICKPOLOUSA (Aug 31) — Sy Zahedi has continued to build his presence in American high-goal polo, returning to Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club in Carpinteria, California, with Zahedi Chogan and capping off the summer with an appearance in the U.S. Polo Assn. Pacific Coast Open semifinals. · via uspolo.org

AAP (aapolo.com)

• TEST MATCH VS. FRANCIA 2026 (Sep 3) · via aapolo.com

Polo Times (polotimes.co.uk)

• Dubai Take Fifth Gold Cup Title in Sotogrande (Sep 1) — Gold Cup wins for Dubai, P1 Cars El Bambú and Vamos Korea · via polotimes.co.uk

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Attribution: all headlines and excerpts above belong to their respective publishers (Pololine.com, USPA, AAP, Polo Times). This digest quotes brief excerpts strictly for reference and links every item to its original article. Compiled automatically every Monday by World Polo Guide.