Briston partner of the 131st edition of the Paris Open

On June 29, 2025, the Polo de Paris pitch, nestled in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne, vibrated to the rhythm of hooves and the shouts of supporters. The 131st edition of the Paris Open , supported again this year by Briston , offered a spectacle of rare intensity, concluded with a victory for Baron d'Avella against Sainte Mesme (10–9). A meeting where tradition, high-level sport and the French art of living intertwined.

A setting steeped in history

For over a century, the Polo de Paris has hosted the elite of international polo. This club, founded in 1892, combines elegance and competitiveness, and the Paris Open is its crown jewel. For this 2025 edition, the 10/12 goals tournament brought together the best European teams from June 14 to 29, transforming the capital into the polo capital.
Briston , a partner since 2013, has underlined its commitment to the chic sports world by putting its signature on the event and offering watches to the winners and finalists of this 2025 edition.

The forces present

The final pitted two teams well known to regulars:

• Baron d'Avella : Frédéric D'Avella (0), Aristide Faggionato (1), Bartolomé Bayugar (5) and the formidable Pierre Henri Ngoumou (6).

• Sainte Mesme : an experienced team, accustomed to podium finishes, determined to defend its prestige.

From the warm-up, the atmosphere set the tone: sharp horses, sticks clacking, stands full of an audience mixing connoisseurs, Parisian personalities and curious onlookers seduced by the magic of the place.

A match under high tension

The kickoff set the tone: a frenetic pace, physical duels, but always fair play. Sainte Mesme took the lead in the first chukker, taking advantage of its cohesion. Baron d'Avella responded in the second thanks to the precision of Bayugar and the power of Ngoumou, master of the pitch.

At halftime, the score was perfectly even. The horses, still steaming, were replaced by equally fast mounts, while the crowd indulged in a glass of champagne – a discreet symbol of the Baron d'Avella house, which is celebrating its 300th anniversary in 2025.

The last two chukkers turned into a standoff. With one minute left, the score was 9–9. On a perfectly placed pass from Faggionato, Ngoumou broke away, beat his opponent, and scored the winning goal. The crowd rose as one: 10–9, the cup was sealed.

Two- and four-legged heroes

Pierre Henri Ngoumou 's performance was decisive. His composure and reading of the game served as a reminder of why he is one of France's best players. But polo is also about horses: his mare, Tequila World, once again won the title of Best Playing Pony (BPP) , an award that recognizes equine endurance and agility.

A legendary fragrance

This victory takes on a special resonance. For Frédéric D'Avella, captain and heir to a three-hundred-year-old champagne house, lifting the Parisian trophy has symbolic value. "It's more than a title, it's a family story," he confided, moved, to applause.

Baron d'Avella thus scores a double, having already won the Paris City Tournament earlier in the season. This will mark 2025 as a pivotal year in the annals of French polo.

In summary

• Winner : Baron d'Avella

• Score : 10–9

• Location : Paris Polo, Bois de Boulogne

• Tournament Dates : June 14–29, 2025

• BPP Distinction : Tequila World (Pierre Henri Ngoumou)

With this triumph, Baron d'Avella continues the great tradition of Parisian polo and offers the capital a final worthy of the finest vintages – under the watchful eye of Briston, partner of this 131st edition.