This archive report was first published on 27 July 2019.
On July 26, 2019, the Fawcus Cup and Connaught Polo Championships kicked off at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil, with Amistra Xtra making a strong start by defeating Touchdown 6-1.
The Amistra Xtra team, consisting of Casimir Gross (4.5), Izzy Parsons (2.5), Omwakwe Arunga (1), and Harry Stichburry (1), produced a good show, scoring six quick goals spread across four chukkas.
Gross and Parsons each netted a double, while Arunga and Stichbury managed one goal each. Touchdown replied with a single goal from Tony Sugden in the fourth chukka.
Meanwhile, in another match, Axial team, comprising Gideon Moi, Jules Camm, Geoff Morley, and Jammie Murray, battled Actara team, consisting of Archie Voorspuy, Richard Stonewigg, Harry Griffiths, and Ben Stonewigg. Axial led 8-6, with Gideon Moi scoring the last goal.
Additionally, in the Division B Championships, handicap (0) Barclays team, led by Megan Griffiths, Louis Roumeguere, Izzy Stichbury, and Jadini Nzomo, beat Mambo Wholesalers 7-4.
