Blog by Malaika Atiq

                                     University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Taxila

                                                 Department of Software Engineering

Assignment # 01

         

Submitted By :

Malaika Atiq Satti

23-SE-57

 Submitted To :

Sir Mubashir

What is Polo

Polo is one of the world’s oldest and most exciting sports. It is often called the “Sport of Kings” because of its royal history. In polo, players ride horses and use a long stick called a mallet to hit a small wooden ball into the opponent’s goal.

The game is fast, full of energy, and requires teamwork between the rider and the horse. Polo is not just a sport, it is a combination of skill, speed, and strategy.

History of Polo

 

The history of polo goes back more than 2,000 years. It is believed to have started in Persia (modern-day Iran) as a training game for cavalry soldiers. From there, it spread to other regions such as India, China, and later to Europe.

British officers in India made polo popular worldwide in the 19th century. Today, polo is played in many countries including Argentina, the UK, the USA, and Pakistan.

Rules of Polo

 Polo may look simple, but it has very clear rules. Here are the basics:

1. Teams – Each team has 4 players.

2. Chukkas – A match is divided into periods called chukkas (usually 4 to 8 chukkas).

3. Objective – Hit the ball into the opponent’s goal to score points.

4. Field – A polo field is almost the size of 9 football fields combined!

5. Horse Changing – Players often change horses between chukkas because the game is very demanding.

Polo Horses

 In polo, horses are the real heroes. They are called ponies, even though they are full-sized horses. Polo ponies are specially trained for speed, agility, and control.

A good polo pony can turn quickly, run fast, and stay calm under pressure. Most players have more than one pony and switch them during the game to keep the horses fresh and strong.

Polo Equipment

 To play polo, players need some special equipment:

• Mallet – A long stick used to hit the ball.

• Helmet – Protects the player’s head.

• Boots & Knee Guards – Keep the rider safe.

• Ball – A small, hard ball used in the game.

The equipment is designed for both safety and performance, so players can focus on the fast action of the match.