man playing water polo

Water polo is a ball game played in water. It's an exciting sport where players swim while throwing and catching the ball to score goals.

Water polo players need both strength and skill. It's a thrilling game where players compete for points by passing and shooting while in the water.

Water polo, first introduced at the 1900 Paris Olympics, is one of the oldest team sports in the Olympic Games. It's a very popular sport in Europe, with Hungary particularly showing dominance.

Water polo players swim up to 11km during a match and need the strength to lift up to 3kg while treading water. It's a highly dynamic sport that allows intense physical contact, often called 'rugby in the water'.