Ghislain Dousseau

Biography

Ghislain Dousseau is one of France's most distinguished polo professionals, a 4-goal player who has dedicated his career to the highest levels of French polo while contributing significantly to the governance and development of the sport within the Fédération Française de Polo (FFP). His career has been centred on the two great poles of French polo — Deauville in Normandy and Chantilly in the Ile-de-France — venues that together constitute the heart of French polo's social and competitive calendar. The Deauville summer season, held in August alongside the famous horse racing and the festival of sea bathing, is one of Europe's most glamorous polo occasions. Dousseau has been a fixture in Deauville's competitive environment, competing in the Gold Cup and other prestigious Normandy tournaments against international opposition that includes leading Argentine professionals and top European patron teams. His knowledge of the Deauville grounds and his experience competing at its highest level have made him a valued guide for international teams visiting the Normandy circuit. At Chantilly, where the Polo Club de Chantilly operates in the shadow of the famous racecourse and château, Dousseau has competed in the Coupe de France and other national championship events that determine the FFP's domestic hierarchy. His involvement in French polo governance — as a technical advisor, competition organiser, and voice for the professional player community — has contributed to the FFP's ability to manage a growing domestic circuit while maintaining France's international polo relationships. Beyond France, Dousseau has competed in England and in Argentina, where seasons in the Pampas have shaped the international dimension of his playing career. His understanding of Argentine polo, developed through competitive engagement with the world's best players, informs both his playing and his coaching work within French polo. He remains one of the most respected figures in French polo — a professional who has served the sport with distinction both on the field and in its organisational structures.

Career Highlights

Founder of a leading French polo academy; FFE 4-goal player; developer of the next generation of French competitive polo talent.

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