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Polo - Wikipedia
Polo is a ball game that is played on horseback as a traditional field sport. It is one of the world's oldest known team sports, [7] having been adopted in the Western world from the game of Chovgan (Persian: چوگان), which originated in ancient Iran, dating back over 2,000 years.
Polo | History, Rules & Equipment | Britannica
Dec 19, 2024 · Polo, game played on horseback between two teams of four players each who use mallets with long, flexible handles to drive a wooden ball down a grass field and between two goal posts. It is the oldest of equestrian sports.
Polo Rules: How To Play Polo - Rules of Sport
Polo is a dynamic and exciting team game that is played on horseback. One of the oldest known sports in the world, it is thought to have originated in Persia over 2000 years ago.
History of Polo - Polo Museum
Over the years, polo in the U.S. has evolved from a society sport to include a far broader base of polo enthusiasts – men and women – as well as professional players. The first club in the U.S. was the Westchester Polo Club, formed in 1876.
How Polo Works: Rules, Techniques, and Essential Equipment ...
Jul 3, 2024 · Polo is a dynamic and thrilling sport that combines horsemanship, strategy, and teamwork. Often referred to as “the sport of kings,” polo is played on horseback and involves players using mallets to hit a small ball into the opposing team's goal.
What You Need to Know About Polo, the ‘Gentleman’s Sport’
Jul 26, 2015 · Many already know that polo is a fast sport played on horseback, using a mallet to hit a ball into a goal. It is played either on a field or in an arena, and the rules vary slightly for each. In field polo (the variety we see the likes of Princes William and Harry playing), there are typically four players on each team.
Basic Rules Of Polo - Horse Life
Polo, often referred to as the “sport of kings,” is an exhilarating equestrian game that combines skill, strategy, and athleticism. Played on horseback, polo features teams of four players who maneuver across a large field, utilizing mallets to score goals.