Exciting Polo Action in Sellin, from 4th to 6th October 2024: 8th German Beach Polo Championship Enthralls 20,000 Spectators
The 8th German Beach Polo Championship in Sellin delivered pure polo action from 4th to 6th October 2024! Set against the impressive backdrop of the Sellin pier, the event attracted around 20,000 visitors to the Baltic seaside.
Six teams from around the world and over 60 polo horses captivated the audience with thrilling chukkas. As is tradition, the tournament kicked off on Thursday with a colourful polo parade through the resort town, accompanied by the „Ostseefanfaren“ band and the Sellin fire brigade. Mayor Andreas Käske warmly welcomed the players to the beach arena.
The sporting highlight was complemented by a lively Oktoberfest in the VIP tent. Spectators in the public area enjoyed the games up close and free of charge, while top Berlin chefs presented culinary delights in the VIP section.
Final on Sunday: Title Win for Heinemann and Maleitzke
On Sunday, the team Del Mare Einrichtungsservice / Stralsunder Möbelwerke, featuring Arlett Heinemann and Patrick Maleitzke, triumphed, defeating Hotel Bernstein / DOHRMANN / Breuer with Daniel Deistl and Justo Imaz by a convincing 12:6 score. Thus, Heinemann and Maleitzke are the new
German Beach Polo Champions 2024.
RANKING
1. and German Beach Polo Champions:
Team Del Mare Einrichtungsservice / Stralsunder Möbelwerke
Arlett Heinemann
Patrick Maleitzke
2. and Runners-up:
Team Hotel Bernstein, Dohrmann Fashion, Jürgen Breuer
Daniel Deistl
Justo Imaz
3. Team Toyota Schütt & Ahrens
Max van Eupen
Svenja Hölty
4. Team Gothaer Versicherung
Karsten Topka
Jeanette Diekmann
Carlos Zalazar
5. Team CAMP DAVID
Jolie Lange
Steffen Lange
Christoph van Eupen
6. Team Ostseebad Sellin/
Getränke Becker
Clarissa Clavey
Johan Funk-Gallardo
The matches were moderated by Jan-Erik Franck, „The Voice of Polo.“ The referee was Christopher Kirsch, and DJ Sebastian Preiss provided the perfect sound.
Max van Eupen was named MVP, and „Florentina,“ owned by Patrick Maleitzke, was awarded Best Playing Pony.
The 9th edition of the Beach Polo Championships will take place from 3rd to 5th October 2025 in the Baltic resort of Sellin.
Text Thomas Wirth
Photography Baltic Polo Events, Maxi Kaiser, POLO+10 / Ruth Yorke
