Polo

Equestrian team sport This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these messages) This article may require copy editing for spelling, grammar, style, cohesion, or tone. You can assist by editing it. (March 2026) (Learn how and when to remove this message) This article needs more citations. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: "Polo" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (July 2022) (Learn how and when to remove this message) (Learn how and when to remove this message) PoloPlayers playing poloHighest governing bodyFederation of International PoloNicknamesThe Sport of KingsOrigin6th C. BCE – 1st C. CE by Eurasian nomadic peoples of Central Asiac. 1st C. BCE – 7th C. CE developed and formalised in Greater Iran by Persians of the Parthian and Sasanian EmpiresClubs90+CharacteristicsContactYesTeam membersField polo: 4Arena: 3Mixed-sexYesTypeEquestrian, ball game, team sportEquipmentPolo pony, mallet, ball, protective wearVenuePolo field or arenaPresenceCountry or regionWorldwideOlympicFor