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Water Polo started as a version of Rugby football that was played in British lakes and rivers in the late 19th century with a ball made of Indian rubber. The name comes from the Balti word 'pulu' meaning ball.
It was a demonstration of strength and swimming skill and was often a feature of county fairs and festivals.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoWater polo as a team sport began as a demonstration of strength and swimming skill in late 19th century England and Scotland, where water sports and racing exhibitions were a feature of county fairs and festivals.
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∙ 16y agoThere was no real reason, people did it to show off and for fun, it was seen as a good way to display athleticism in the water.
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∙ 15y agoWhy was basket ball, soccer, tennis, Badminton, football, rugby, and all other sports invented?
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∙ 14y agoWater Polo originated in England and Scotland in the 19th century. It began as a form of competition to demonstrate strength and swimming skill.
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Why did Water Polo start?
BEcause it was meant to
Whendid water polo start?
begining of 20th century
When did girls start playing water polo?
2000 in sydney
Where will water polo be held in the Olympics 2012?
Water Polo Arena
When did water polo start in history?
The history of water polo as a team sport began as a demonstration of strength and swimming skill in late 19th century England and Scotland, where water sports and racing exhibitions were a feature of county fairs and festivals.
Did water polo start in 1902?
The history of water polo as a team sport began as a demonstration of strength and swimming skill in late 19th century England and Scotland, where water sports and racing exhibitions were a feature of county fairs and festivals
When was Australian Water Polo created?
Australian Water Polo was created in 1982.
How does the ball stay still in centre for start of water polo?
by magnet on a string and held down by a weight
Why is water polo called water polo?
Water Polo is so named because of its likeness to normal polo and the fact that it is played in water. In reality, it is more similar to Rugby but "water rugby" doesn't have quite the same ring to it.
If you can play polo with a hoese why carnt you play water polo with a horse?
those two sports are totally different the polo is the land sport and water polo is a water sport :D
Are you allowed to hold onto the side of the pool in water polo?
no, nor touch the bottom of the pool or the water polo goals, this will lead to a foul. when you swim for the ball at the start, you must be out 2 meters, not touching the sides.
What is water polo in french?
water ski = le ski nautique ("skee noh-teek")
