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HOPE ARELLANO SET TO DEFEND ARGENTINE WOMEN’S OPEN TITLE - AN ARTICLE BY CLICKPOLOUSA

Nov 21, 2024

American 10-goaler Hope Arellano will attempt to capture back-to-back titles for El Overo Z7 UAE in the VII Argentine Women's Open.
American 10-goaler Hope Arellano will attempt to capture back-to-back titles for El Overo Z7 UAE in the VII Argentine Women's Open.

The VII Argentine Women’s Open officially kicked off on Wednesday, November 20, at the Alfredo Lalor Headquarters in Pilar, with the spotlight firmly on American polo star Hope Arellano*. The only player with an Argentine 10-goal handicap in women’s polo, Arellano leads defending champions El Overo Z7 UAE (Hazel Jackson, Candelaria “Cande” Fernández Araujo, Milly Hine). The reigning victors will face fierce competition from elite players representing Argentina, the United States, France and England. With seven international players making up 44% of the roster, the tournament promises intense rivalries.

Featuring four teams with handicaps ranging from 27- to 36-goals, the tournament showcases the best of international women’s polo. Matches will follow a round-robin format with the finale slated for Saturday, December 7, between the top two teams at Palermo’s iconic Field 2 serving as a prelude to the final of 131st Argentine Open.

2023 Women's Argentine Open Champions: El Overo Z7 UAE - Hope Arellano, Isabelle "Izzy" Parsons, Hazel Jackson, Milly Hine.
2023 Women's Argentine Open Champions: El Overo Z7 UAE - Hope Arellano, Isabelle "Izzy" Parsons, Hazel Jackson, Milly Hine.

VII ARGENTINE WOMEN’S OPEN ROSTERS

Chapa Uno Finca La Rosina (27): Isabelle "Izzy" Parsons (9), Elena Venot (7), Sol López Llames (7), Annabel McNaught Davis (4)
El Overo Z7 UAE (36): Hope Arellano (10), Hazel Jackson (9), Candelaria “Cande” Fernández Araujo (9), Milly Hine (8)
La Dolfina (34): Mia Cambiaso (8), Catalina Lavinia (8), Carina “Nina” Clarkin (9), Lia Salvo (9)
La Hache Thai Polo (28):
Clara Cassino (8), Milagros Fernández Araujo (7), Maitena Marré (7), Azucena Uranga (6)

*Hope Arellano is an Active Member of Team USPA. Team USPA is a USPA program designed to enhance and grow the sport of polo in the United States by identifying young, talented American players and providing mentored training and playing opportunities leading to a pool of higher rated amateur and pro players and the resultant giveback to the sport of polo.

Photos courtesy of ©Guadalupe Aizaga.