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Army Medical Services (AMS) Polo Team – Margot Turner Challenge 2018
Lt Erhahiemen QARANC
This year saw the first ever Dame Margot Turner Challenge at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) on the 23 June, which was the idea of the Army Medical Services Polo Captain Paul Erhahiemen. The day saw AMS personnel, friends, families and guests descend
on RMAS for a day of polo and picnics. Blessed with clear blue skies, sunshine and a light breeze, it was time for the latest fixture, the Margot Turner Challenge to get underway.
The setting could not have been more spectacular, with the white washed Old College looming large in the background, providing the perfect backdrop for a sophisticated day of polo. Spectators were welcomed to this inaugural tournament with a cooling champagne aperitif and
an oyster bar hosted by Jean Boucton Champagne. First to compete were RMAS vs. Stowe, then it was time for the signature event, AMS vs. RMAS in the Margot Turner Challenge.
Some excellent play by Capt Henry Sumption RAMC, who combined well with Maj Christoph Harper RADC, saw some early goals by the AMS. The team generally
played well together, with Pte Mollie Darwin QARANC, only in her second season of polo, delivering some excellent play, which led to her being awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. Lt Paul Erhahiemen
QARANC demonstrated remarkable offensive and defensive play. Paul marked superbly, with RMAS’s zero goaler OCdt Seb Pudney having significant difficulty getting past him. As the final bell sounded, only half
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