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Is water polo the oldest surviving team sport?

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No, Water Polo originated as a form of Rugby football played in rivers and lakes in England and Scotland and since rugby originated from football (or soccer) then this is the oldest surviving team sport. Waterpolo was the among the first team sports introduced at the modern Olympic games in 1900

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