India, Oct. 5 -- Polo is an integral part of India's sporting, royal, and cultural heritage. As this sport has deep roots in royal families, it is also known as the "Game of Kings". Polo was introduced centuries ago, later to be adopted by royalty and cavalry units and become a symbol of prestige, strategy, and discipline. It was not mere amusement for the nobility; it was an exhibition of skill, teamwork, and bravery.
The origin of polo is in Manipur, India, where it was originally played as Sagol Kangjei. Bamboo sticks and bamboo root balls were used by the locals to prove their horsemanship in the world's oldest polo ground, Imphal Polo Ground. Britishers first discovered polo in the 19th century, when it was evolving from tradition int...