In which of the following Indian states did the game of polo originate?
Manipur
Modern polo traces its origin to the traditional game 'Sagol Kangjei' of Manipur.
British officers learnt the game in Manipur in the 1850s-60s; the Silchar Polo Club (1859) and later the Calcutta Polo Club (1862) were formed, from where the game spread to England and the world.
The Imphal Polo Ground is considered one of the oldest polo grounds in the world.
Hence, Manipur.
Similar Questions
When a shuttle is hit high in the air, the player gets time to play a powerful overhand shot straight down onto the floor of the opponent's court. This is known as a _______.
Important Questions from Sports Terminology
A Snickometer is associated with which of the following sports?
What is the length of the side-line in field hockey?
The term ‘_____________’ is an aerial pass on the dribble from the left side of the field in the field hockey.
Uber Cup is associated with
Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched with respect to the player and sport?
