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Experienced rider, 32, dies after serious accident playing polo match during tournament

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Daily Mail · collected 2026-09-18 · by Olivia Allhusen

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Tributes have been paid to 32-year-old polo player Harry Revell, who died after a serious accident during a match at Cowdray Park Polo Club in Easebourne on September 11. An air ambulance was called to the scene and Harry was later pronounced dead in hospital. The club described him as a "much-loved and respected member" of the polo community, with several teams paying emotional tributes acknowledging his significant contributions to the sport.
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A 32-year-old polo player named Harry Revell died after suffering a severe injury during a match at the Cowdray Park Polo Club in Easebourne, West Sussex on Friday, September 11. An air ambulance was called to the scene, and two other individuals were also injured, with one taken to a local hospital for treatment and another discharged. Revell was rushed to a major trauma center but later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The polo community mourned his loss, describing him as a "much-loved and respected member." In honor of Revell, Lovelocks Polo Stud, where he played, announced plans for a farewell cup before the season resumes in time.

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Olivia Allhusen
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Cowdray Park Polo Club Daily Mail Easebourne Lovelocks Polo Stud West Sussex

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Harry PERSON · 7× Cowdray Park Polo Club ORG · 5× Harry Revell PERSON · 3× Easebourne GPE · 2× West Sussex GPE · 2× Daily Mail ORG · 1× Lovelocks Polo Stud ORG · 1× the Lovelocks Team ORG · 1×

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Cowdray Park Polo Club described him as a 'much-loved and respected member of the polo community' and announced a farewell cup would be held as a mark of respect before the season resumes in time.
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🔮 Cowdray Park Polo Club described him as a 'much-loved and respected member of the polo community' and announced a farewell cup would be held as a mark of respect before the season resumes in time.

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- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Tributes have been paid to a 32-year-old polo player who died following a serious accident during a match in West Sussex. asserted
who → see → Sussex
Harry Revell was injured while playing at Cowdray Park Polo Club in Easebourne on Friday, September 11. asserted
Revell → injure → Friday
An air ambulance was scrambled to the scene following reports that a man had suffered an accidental injury. asserted
man → scramble → injury
Harry was rushed to a major trauma centre, while two other people were also injured. asserted
people → rush → centre
One was taken to a local hospital for treatment, while the other was discharged at the scene. asserted
other → take → scene
Harry later died in hospital. asserted
Harry → die → hospital
Cowdray Park Polo Club described him as a 'much-loved and respected member of the polo community' and announced a farewell cup would be held as a mark of respect before the season resumes in time. asserted
season → describe → time
Lovelocks Polo Stud, where Harry was a greatly valued member of the team, also paid an emotional tribute. asserted
Harry → value → tribute
In a statement, it said: 'We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Harry Revell following an accident during a polo match at Cowdray Park Polo Club on Friday, 11th September. asserted
We → say → Friday
Tributes have been paid to a 32-year-old polo player who died following a serious accident during a match in West Sussex. asserted
who → pay → Sussex
Harry Revell (pictured) was injured while playing at Cowdray Park Polo Club in Easebourne on Friday, September 11 ' asserted
Revell → picture → Friday
Harry was a greatly valued part of the Lovelocks Team, and his memory will live on through every horse he rode for us. asserted
he → value → us
He will be deeply missed. asserted
He → miss → ?
We would like to send our sincere condolences to his wife, family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.' asserted
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A Cowdray Park Polo Club spokesperson said: 'The club has remained in close contact with Harry's family since the accident and will continue to offer whatever support we can. asserted
we → say → support
'Harry's family take some comfort in knowing that he was unconscious immediately following the accident, and he remained peaceful and in the very best care until he passed. asserted
he → take → care
'We are also enormously grateful to the medical teams who responded at Cowdray and to everyone involved in Harry's care.' asserted
who → respond → care
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