Beach Polo

8th German Beach Polo Championship 2024 in the Baltic Resort of Sellin
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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.

www.baltic-polo-events.de

F.l: Till Demtrøder, Antje Brandt, Thomas Strunck. © Baltic Polo Events, Maxi Kaiser

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
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…
A Touch of Elegance and Excitement: The 13th IceGuerilla Beach Polo World Masters 2024 by Polar Twist
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From the 13th to the 15th of September, the beach of Warnemünde will once again be the stage for one of the most spectacular polo events in Germany: the 13th IceGuerilla Beach Polo World Masters. This prestigious tournament combines breathtaking polo matches, the rugged beauty of the Baltic Sea coast, and an unmatched blend of sporting excellence and relaxed beach atmosphere. Fans from all over the world can expect a weekend full of excitement, glamour, and prestige.

In previous years, the event has attracted international attention, and 2024 will be no exception. Some of the best German polo players will once again compete in thrilling matches. Visitors can look forward to a unique synergy of sport and nature that is truly one-of-a-kind. In addition to the exciting games, the supporting programme offers a diverse mix of culture, charity, and entertainment.

Famous Guests and Hosts

An event of this scale naturally attracts numerous celebrities to the beach of Warnemünde. Names like Mariella Ahrens, actress and charity ambassador, as well as 22-time German polo champion Alexander Schwarz, will accompany the event. They will not only provide thrilling commentary on the matches but will also ensure entertaining and expert moderation. Additionally, TV personality Victoria Herrmann and internationally renowned polo commentator Jan-Erik Franck, also known as “The Voice of Polo”, will be on hand, adding extra flair to the event.

A Statement from the Organiser Matthias Ludwig

The CEO of Polo Riviera Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, Matthias Ludwig, expressed his enthusiasm about the upcoming event: “It is a privilege to host such a tournament on one of Germany’s most beautiful beaches. Beach polo combines sporting excellence with an unparalleled ambiance. We are excited to once again welcome top teams and passionate spectators in 2024 and to share this unique experience with them.”

Charity and Art as a Highlight

In addition to the sporting spectacle, charity plays a significant role. Renowned artist Harald K. Schulze will auction an exclusive painting inspired by the dynamic sport of polo on the beach. The proceeds will go to charitable causes, giving visitors the opportunity to take home a piece of the event as a work of art.

A Weekend Full of Highlights

It’s not just about the polo matches: on Saturday evening, the IceGuerilla Players Night will feature a special stage show by Modern Talking Reloaded, ensuring the best entertainment. Musicians André and Micha have been touring the world for over 20 years with great success, offering an unforgettable experience with their 80s-themed show.

For anyone looking to enjoy a weekend filled with sport, entertainment, and unforgettable moments, the 13th IceGuerilla Beach Polo World Masters is not to be missed. The stunning beach of Warnemünde, the thrilling polo matches, and the diverse programme promise an event of the highest calibre, one that will be remembered for a long time to come.

www.polo-riviera.de

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IceGuerilla Polo Challenge Berlin 2022, presented by Krombacher
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The premiere of the beach polo event at Berlin’s Grünau lido was a complete success in every respect.

A beach polo event in the middle of Berlin? It’s never been done before in this form. Accordingly, polo fans flocked to the Grünau lido from 29 April to 1 May, where the IceGuerilla Polo Challenge Berlin 2022 created a sparkling, glamorous atmosphere and at the same time heralded the new tournament season in Germany.


Matthias Ludwig, CEO Polo Riviera Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG with Werner Daehn – Das Boot

Rousing beach polo, a top organization and the best spring weather. “It was a perfect start and a more than successful world premiere,” as the tournament host, former German national player and 22-time German champion Alexander Schwarz, praised.


Matthias Ludwig & Mariella Ahrens (actor)

Organizer Matthias Ludwig, CEO of Polo Riviera Germany, was beaming at the end of the three great days: “I am very happy and satisfied with the tournament and also overwhelmed by the all-round positive feedback from players, guests, sponsors like our main sponsor IceGuerilla – but also from community representatives and tourism chiefs.


Bülent Sharif, Simone Thomalla (both actors) & Matthias Ludwig

Tourism chiefs like Mathis Richter, Managing Director of the Berlin Treptow-Köpenick Tourism Association, who was also full of praise: “I am grateful that the IceGuerilla Polo Challenge has found its venue in the fine sand of the Grünau lido. I thank the organizer, Strandbad Grünau and all supporters for making this unique event possible.”


DJ Tomekk

The guests – including Berliners and visitors to the city who were getting a taste of the incomparable polo tournament air for the first time – were happy that Polo Riviera Deutschland GmbH had brought such a beautiful event to the city of Berlin. An event that was charmingly hosted not only by Alexander Schwarz but also by the well-known actress Mariella Ahrens. 

And from a sporting point of view? On the final day, the team from BERLINMED/Wirtschaft + Markt beat DWB Holding GmbH in the Ladies Cup – and in the Gentlemen’s Cup, the Berformance.Group beat the team from IceGuerilla/Polar Twist/Bentley Service Krauthahn Berlin.


Tourismus Berlin Treptow-Köpenick Managing Director Mathis Richter, Beate Pfister & Matthias Ludwig

Spreeküche Catering took care of the physical well-being of the guests and a special highlight beyond the playing field was the session by world-famous DJ Tomekk, who heated things up with his beats as part of the IceGuerilla Players Night.

In the end, happy players, guests, organizers and sponsors remain, as well as the anticipation of a repeat of this all-round successful tournament in 2023.

By Alexander Nebe / POLO+10   
Photography: © Gunnar Rosenow

 

The teams of the IceGuerilla Polo Challenge Berlin 2022

LADIES‘ CUP

1. BERLINMED / WIRTSCHAFT+MARKT
Leah Kawamoto, JPN
Runa Kawamoto, JPN

2. DWB HOLDING GMBH
Beate Pfister, GER
Mona Scharf, GER

3. VON POLL COMMERCIAL BERLIN
Daniela Röder, GER
Chaja-Darline Roeder, BGR

4. ARGE-HAUS
Paulina Kreiter, GER
Anke Kreiter, GER

GENTLEMEN‘S CUP

1. BERFORMANCE.GROUP
Daniel Deistler, GER
Philipp Sommer, GER 

2. ICEGUERILLA/ POLAR TWIST /
BENTLEY SERVICE KRAUTHAHN BERLIN
Joe Reinhardt, GER
Ken Kawamoto, JPN

3. POOLWERK
Matteo Beffa, CH
Bernd S. Hotz, GER

4. MEERRAUM MAGAZIN / WINESCOUT7
Steffen Lange, GER
Rainer Reimann, GER

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10th Anniversary – Beach Polo for the Princess PA’s Cup
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The event kicked off with a grand parade of all the local beach ponies and a world championship winning band. It is followed by the first of two local horse races which had the spectators cheering as they flew down the beach. These races for the locals are significant as the champions proudly show off the win to tourists visiting Hua Hin. The tournament is jointly organised by Thai Polo & Equestrian Club co-owners Harald Link and Nunthinee Tanner.

The spectators loved the fashion show on horseback featuring celebrities and modelling the latest summer collection from Santa Barbara and Misty Mynx.

The Beach Polo final started at 4 pm when the temperatures had dropped a little from a high of 40 degrees, Thailands hottest day this year. The two teams from Thailand and a joint team from China/Korea had been anticipating a tight match with winds coming from one end making it hard to get the ball up into the wind. As it turned out this made for some great moments when the ball either flew or was stopped making the players work hard to get goals. And there were plenty of goals to watch.

The first goal came in the second half of the first chukka from Argentine professional Diego Gomez for the China/Korea team. The second chukka saw the first goal by Justin Jin also for China/Korea followed by two goals from Thailand’s Worajit Wongkraso “Ead”.

A break was needed to help cool the players down and fortunately, a light covering of cloud came over dropping the temperature, it was comfortable to play again.

The third chukka had just one goal scored by David Ko for China/Korea taking them into the lead on handicap.

Ead, took another goal at the start of the 4th chukka, levelling the match followed quickly by a goal from Diego Gomez. Thailand responded with another goal from Ead. The spectators were cheering and getting very involved with every play encouraging the teams along.

The 5th and final chukka saw no less than five goals scored between both teams. Diego Gomez led the chukka taking them ahead, followed by David Ko and Justin Jin also for China/Korea. In the closing minutes, Harald Link for Thailand scored two goals in quick succession, but it wasn’t enough to level the scores. China/Korea won 8 goals to 7.5. A very entertaining, good spirited match with tonnes of action for the spectators to watch and cheer along too.

China/Korea – Team Handicap 2

Justin Jin
David Ko
Diego Gomez

Thailand – Team Handicap 0

Harald Link
Cliff Punyanitya
Worajit Wongkraso “Ead”

 

www.thai-polo-club.com

Photos: Thai Polo & Equestrian Club /  Dominic James Photography

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10th Anniversary Beach Polo for a Princess Pa
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The Asian Beach Polo Championship 2019 seeks to promote the games of kings and benefit society’s disadvantaged.

The Nabha Foundation under HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha was established on the belief that all people should have the opportunity to choose how they live, even if they did not choose society’s disadvantaged and prison inmates to help them start new lives.

​The foundation believes that everyone deserves a second chance. Hence it supports instruction courses in craftmanship as a way of helping inmates to create self-respect and a better way of living when they re-establish themselves in society. Many of the wonderful products on sale at the Asian Beach Polo event are made by beneficiaries of the NabhaFoundation.

​One of Hua Hin’s most enjoyable annual events, the tenth edition of the popular Asian Beach Polo Championship, take place on Saturday April 27 at on the beautiful stretch of white sand in front of the Intercontinental Hua Hin Resort. Polo played on sand offers a different challenge for players and is an exciting sporting occasion for spectators. The tournament is jointly organized by Thai Polo & Equestrian Club co-owners Harald Link and Nunthinee Tanner.

​The event starts at 12.30 p.m. with drinks, lunch and finger foods. Activities include an elaborate opening ceremony. Equestrian activities, fashion show on horseback featuring celebrities and modelling the latest summer collection from Santa Barbara and Misty Mynx, horse racing and the Beach Polo finals. Then at 6.30 pm. the dinner party with live music, shows and a charity auction will take place. The entire event is designed to raise funds for Princess Pa’s Nabha project. A 1,500 baht donation includes access to both daytime and evening activities. 

www.thai-polo-club.com 

E-mail : thaipoloclub@lbg.co.th

 

music: come inside – Snowflake / www.dig.ccmixter.org

Pictures: ©Dominic James

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POLO+10 at the Polar Twist Beach Polo World Masters
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The POLO+10 team is delighted to be in charge for press and media relations at the 8th Polar Twist Beach Polo World Masters Warnemünde this year.

The eighth edition of the Polar Twist Beach Polo World Masters will take place from 10 to 12 May 2019 on the beach of Warnemünde in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Surrounded by the Baltic Sea and historic spa architecture, six international teams with players from seven countries will meet. As in previous years, the tournament will be organised by Matthias Ludwig, Polo Riviera.

The beach chukkers will once again be commentated by Alexander Schwarz, 22-time German champion, European vice champion, World Cup participant and former German national player with a wealth of experience in worldwide polo.

Teams:

Polar Twist
Joe Reinhardt (DEU)
Ken Reinhardt (JPN)
Runa Reinhardt (JPN)

ARGE Haus
Torsten Geithner (DEU)
Philipp Sommer (DEU)
Estelle Wagner (DEU)

W&N Immobilien Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
Steffen Lange (DEU)
Stefan Locher (CHE)
Emanuel Grauwiler (CHE)

Desakon / SGB AG /RWG1
Matteo Beffa (CHE)
Bernd S. Hotz (DEU)
Gerardo Cosentino (LIE)

FOLIEtec / Neumann Gerüstbau / Warnemünder Hof
Ladislav Agárdi (SVK)
Alexandra Benčikova (SVK)
Daniel Deistler (DEU)
Jorge Birkner (ARG)

Ahorn Hotels / Transgournmet / Maker’s Mark
Achim Jähnke (CZE)
Roman End (CZE)
Jitka Svachova (CZE)
Jan Prucha (CZE)

www.polo-riviera-deutschland.com

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The countdown runs: Beach Polo Cup Dubai 2018
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Get Ready: Programme of the Tonino Lamborghini Residences Dubai Beach Polo Cup Dubai 2018, presented by Oriental Pearls, December 13th– 14th.

www.beachpolocup.com

 

Get Ready: Programme of the Tonino Lamborghini Residences Dubai Beach Polo Cup Dubai 2018, presented by Oriental Pearls, December 13th– 14th. www.beachpolocup.com  
Taqueada Polo: New polo movement in Northern California
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Taqueada Polo hosted the first annual Beach Polo Tournament at Seascape resort in Aptos, California. Taqueada Polo is an established polo company in Argentina who expanded this year into the USA with the objective to bring professional polo to Northern California. Currently Taqueada Polo is building the only full sized, professional field in the area, along with stables and corrals for 60+ horses. Ciro Desenzani is the President of the organisation in Argentina and the USA.

Taqueada Polo was founded in Paraje La Ellerstina – Argentina, the world capital of polo, just 50 minutes from Buenos Aires. The club in Argentina has two full-sized Tifton polo fields maintained to the highest level and 60 five-star stables. For over 10 years Taqueada Polo has received players and guests from around the world to play, take polo clinics and compete with the team.

In 2018 Taqueada Polo expanded into the USA with the ambition to bring the sport of kings to San Francisco and the Bay Area. Located in Gilroy CA, Taqueada Polo has a project to build the first full-sized, professional polo field in Northern California, and bring a variety of polo events and tournaments to the area. The Beach Polo Tournament was the first event of season hosted by Taqueada Polo.

The event was hosted at Seascape Resort’s private beach which was a beautiful setting to play. Seascape VIP homeowner’s took it in turns to throw the ball in at the start of the chukkers. There was a bar serving the public and a VIP lounge including lunch and bar service. Around 300 people came to the event. Next year Taqueada Polo plans to make the event a lot larger to become one of the important annual polo events in the area.

www.taqueadapoloteam.com

Photo: Taqueada Polo

 

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