VOICED: France galops into Polocrosse enthusiasm

Polocrosse is a sport combining polo and lacrosse, aimed at making polo more accessible. It requires only one horse per rider, unlike traditional polo. The sport is growing in France, with local horses adapting well. Training focuses on horse mobility and techniques like rollbacks. Polocrosse originated in Australia and spread globally. France imports equipment from Australia and has fewer players compared to other countries. The game involves three players per side, passing a ball with a stick net. The French team, with international coaching, won the B series in the World Cup and aims to compete in the A division.

What is the main reason polocrosse is considered more accessible than traditional polo?

• It requires fewer players.

• It uses a softer ball.

• Each rider uses only one horse.

• It is played on a smaller field.

Where did polocrosse originate before spreading to other countries?

• Ireland

• South Africa

• Australia

• United States

How many players are typically on each side in a game of polocrosse?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What was the result of the French national team's participation in the World Cup?

• They won the B series.

• They were runners-up in the B series.

• They won the A series.

• They did not place.

Which countries are the French team aiming to challenge in the next World Cup?

• South Africa, Ireland, and Germany

• Australia, New Zealand, and Zimbabwe

• Norway, Holland, and Germany

• United States, Britain, and Ireland