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Water PoloSport of Global Interest
Water Polo History
• The earliest known documentation of modern water polo can be traced back to the late19th century and a man named William Wilson, a Scotsman renowned for his contributions to aquatic development.
• As an iconoclastic engineer, however, he created what was first known as “aquatic football,” a form of soccer, rugby, wrestling, and American football — all while treading water.
Water Polo History
• The first game took place along the banks of the River Dee in Aberdeen, Scotland.
• It experienced a massive gain in popularity in the following years and was played throughout Great Britain in various loosely organized official capacities.
Water Polo History
• The sport was among the original games to be introduced in the second modern Olympics in Paris in 1900.
• The sport first gained traction in Western Europe and continues to be largely dominated by these nations in modern international competition.
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Water Polo Rules
• Every player must start on the wall. Once the game begins players will swim to the middle of the pool and try to get the ball.
• The ball must stay above water and one player can not hold the ball for more the 5 seconds.
• No contact - you may hit the ball but not another player.
• After each goal player will return to the side of the pool they started the game on.