5 Mauritians Ready for Sugar Beach Croquet Cup 2025

As the sun dips below the horizon of Sugar Beach, an extraordinary spectacle of sport and skill is about to unfold. The Sugar Beach International Croquet Cup 2025 (SBICC) is scheduled to take place from 31 March to 5 April in the picturesque grounds of the Sugar Beach Hotel. Here, players from around the world will compete for glory on the well-manicured lawns that lie before the hotel’s magnificent manor.

Returning to defend her title is the formidable Jenny Clarke from New Zealand.

Clarke, who captivated audiences with her remarkable performance in 2024, aims to secure victory once again amid a host of eager challengers and familiar rivals.

Mauritian players will proudly represent their nation with a team of five, poised to showcase their abilities on this esteemed international platform.

Croquet is played either as individual matches or in teams of two to eight players.

The aim is to skillfully manoeuvre a wooden ball through a series of hoops using a mallet, executing the task with both speed and precision.

For newcomers to the sport, this event presents an excellent opportunity to learn the finesse and strategy involved in croquet.

The SBICC promises not only electrifying competitions but also live broadcasts on “Croquet Scores,” with matches influencing an overall ranking system.

The victor of the singles tournament will be invited back to defend their title in the 2026 edition, complete with accommodation at a Sunlife hotel and inclusive flights.

The 2025 participant roster features an impressive assembly of talent:

• New Zealand: Jenny Clarke
• England: Guy Scurfield, Martin Gill, Peter Haydon, Pierre Beaudry, Karen Newbold, Adam Newbold, Gabrielle Higgins, and John Atack
• Scotland: Kim Dalland and Magnar Dalland
• Spain: Antonia Varela Villalobos, Agueda Alvargonzalez Blasco, Beatriz Cabeza de Vaca Acha, Rafael de Cominges Varela, Francisco Paradinas Riestro, Carolina Ruiz de Alba, and Giuseppe Lopez de Carrizosa
• Ireland: Jane Morrison
• Mauritius: Henri Piat, Jérémie, Rémi, Paul, and Samuel Brousse de Gersigny

The Sugar Beach International Croquet Cup promises to be an unforgettable occasion that transcends borders and unites players through their shared passion for the game.

Source: Le Mauricien