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Polo
ONE OF THE OLDEST SPORTS, POLO DATES BACK 2,000 YEARS WITH THE FIRST RECORDED MATCH SAID TO HAVE BEEN PLAYED BETWEEN THE PERSIANS AND TURKOMASN (WHO WON), IN 600BC.
WORDS RACHEL STEVENSON
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FROM THERE, POLO WAS THEN PLAYED in the 16th Century in China, Japan and India and it was here that the British army adopted the game, taking it with them back to England where it quickly spread across Europe.
The game has, since then, gained in popularity and from 1900 was played as an Olympic sport. The first Polo game in Australia was played at Moore Park, Sydney, in 1874. From there it spread nationwide and is today enjoyed by those who want to embrace the energy, vibrancy and adrenaline that is associated with the sport.
Once only played by Royalty, today the sport is enjoyed by all as a celebration. The perfect way to spend a weekend day, spectators dress up and alongside friends and family enjoy a glass of sparkling whilst taking in this spectacular sport.
Take your friends and family and make this a day to remember with Croser Vintage sparkling. ❧
