Polo is a team sport played on horseback with mallets similar to those used in croquet. The game utilizes strategy and technique, as well as a lot of stamina; both players and horses must be in good physical condition to play. The term 'polo' my be derived from the Tibetan word 'pholo', meaning ball or ball game.
Polo is an exciting equestrian sport performed on horseback on a field of play that looks much like a soccer field. The sport is often called 'the sport of kings' due to its popularity with the upper class in Britain, India, China and the Middle East.
In polo, riders on horseback compete to knock a small ball into a goal. The game is ancient going back thousands of years. Polo's roots are in war, nut as a modern sport it is highly structured and ethical. In fact, a game of polo between Prince Charles of England and the Sultan of Brunei inspired a Chinese businessman to found a polo team to encourage his fellows 'to behave like gentleman'.
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