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(Reuters) - At a college in the English town of Rugby, a somewhat unusual polo match is taking place. Instead of galloping horses and riders, the players hit the ball with a mallet - from a Segway.

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88 players from the 2014/15 season have had their handicaps changed Earlier this week the announcement was made by the HPA that Chris Hyde had made British polo history by being named the first 10 goaler in the arena.

HPA announces historical handicap The HPA Handicap Committee has announced Chris Hyde as the first ever British player to reach 10 goals in the arena.

London's ultimate Polo tournament, Chestertons Polo In The Park, has teamed up with top new city restaurant venue M as their official restaurant partner for the event on June 5-7th in Hurlingham.

The polo countdown to the English summer polo season is well and truly under way and with chukkas starting in a matter of days at Smith’s Lawn its perfect timing for the announcement of the 2015 nominees for The Polo Awards, which will once again be held at Guards Polo Club - this year on Tuesday 19th May 2015.

England will face an all-South American team sponsored by Air Europa for the International Polo Match, due to take place on the opening day of this year’s Chestertons Polo in the Park on June 5.

The polo world has been rocked by the news that Audi has ended its 12-year involvement in polo sponsorship.

Gareth A Davies with the latest in world polo, including lawyers flying the flag, England's victory over Ireland