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Water Polo originated as a form of Rugby played in the rivers of England and Scotland. Click on the 'History of Water Polo' link on this page to read an article concerning the history of water polo.
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.
The water polo ball was invented by the same people that invented the game itself, they were British people laying in lakes and rivers. The ball wouldn't have been a water polo ball as such, it may have been a football, but as soon as it was used for that purpose, it became a water polo ball.
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i belive it originated from scandanavia. village people saw reptiles and other water animals frolicking in lakes puddles ect, and the sport steadilt evolved overtime to what we now know as waterpolo.
The earliest known documentation of the sport of water polo can be traced back to the 1800's. In 1885, the Swimming Association of Great Britain officially recognized the game and formalized the rules made by William Wilson.
water polo was invented in england, when people wanted to play a form of soccer in their lakes and rivers
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What is the difference between a kiefer water polo ball and a mikasa water polo ball?
Those are two different brand names of water polo ball. Actually a kiefer water polo ball is different then a mikasa because it is heavier and comes in number sizes. A mikasa just comes in men and women
What do you call a ball that does not have a body but lives in water?
water polo.
What country was water polo invented in?
Hungary
What is the similar between horse polo and field hockey?
Polo is played on a field while on horseback with the player hitting the ball with a polo mallet in order for it to get into the goal, whereas in water polo it is played in the water and it has more of a resemblance to netball, except you are only allowed to catch with one hand. hope this helped!
What ball game is held in a pool?
water polo
Which sport is played with a ball in a pool?
Water polo and water volleyball are sports played with a ball in a pool.
Where to play polo?
don't know which polo but my guess is 1) in the grass w/horses the other is 2) in the water w/a water polo ball :D
What is the weight of waterpolo ball?
Most lacrosse balls weigh between 140-147 grams.
What team game played in the water with a ball in the Olympic games?
Water polo
Why is it so easy to grip a water polo ball?
Water polo balls are designed with a rough surface, in order to make it easier to handle in the water.
What are three important water polo skills?
Three most important water polo skills are Treadingwater,Swimming and Ball handling skills.
What is a water activity?
An water activity is playing in water like swimming, water polo and flipper ball.
