‘Much-loved and respected’ polo player dies following accident during match at Cowdray Park Polo Club
A polo player has died following an accident at Cowdray Park Polo Club, the club have confirmed.
Cowdray Park Polo Club said Harry Revell died following an accident at a match on Friday, September 11.
The polo club said it was ‘devastated’ by Harry’s death – and offered their condolences to his friends, family and teammates at a ‘desperately difficult time’.
A post on Cowdray Park Polo Club’s Instagram account said: “Everyone at Cowdray Park Polo Club is devastated by the death of Harry Revell following an accident during a match at Cowdray on Friday.
“Harry was a much-loved and respected member of the polo community and our thoughts are first and foremost with his wife, family, friends and teammates at this desperately difficult time.
“The Club has remained in close contact with Harry’s family since the accident and will continue to offer them whatever support we can.
“We are enormously grateful to the paramedics, the Air Ambulance and everyone involved in Harry’s care.
“As a mark of respect, the Farewell Cup has been abandoned. The remainder of the polo season will resume in due course.
“Out of respect for Harry’s family, we ask that their privacy is respected.
“If you wish to express condolences please send messages to [email protected].”
A statement from Hurlingham Polo Association, the UK governing body for polo, read: “The HPA is deeply saddened to confirm the death of Harry Revell following an incident during a match at Cowdray Park Polo Club on Friday 11 September.
“Harry was a much-loved and respected member of the polo community, and our thoughts are first and foremost with his wife, family, friends, and teammates at this desperately difficult time.
“Cowdray has remained in close contact with Harry’s family since the accident and both the Club and the HPA will continue to offer them the support we can.
“We would like to thank the paramedics, the Air Ambulance and everyone involved in Harry’s care. As a mark of respect, the Farewell Cup has been abandoned. The remainder of the polo season at Cowdray will resume in due course. Out of respect for Harry’s family, we ask that their privacy is respected.
“We recognise the impact that this will have across the polo community. Anyone affected is encouraged to seek support through Riders Minds, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by Live Chat, Free Phone on 0800 088 2073 or by Text on 07480 488 103.”
Also posting on Instagram, Paul R Grove, accredited photographer at Cowdray Polo Club, said: “I am heartbroken that Cowdray Polo has announced that Harry Revell has passed away peacefully. He made me very welcome at Cowdray, and I was fortunate to photograph him many times over the years. My deepest condolences to all his family and friends.
“Harry was a fine player and a gentleman.
“I will miss him very much.”