Modern Polo from Manipur

Q.  The modern game of Polo is India’s gift to the world. Where was it derived from?
- Published on 07 Mar 16

a. Uttarakhand
b. Manipur
c. Assam
d. Himachal Pradesh

ANSWER: Manipur
 
  • The modern game of polo is derived from Manipur, India, where the game was known as 'Sagol Kangjei', 'Kanjai-bazee', or 'Pulu'. It was the anglicised form of the last, referring to the wooden ball that was used, which was adopted by the sport in its slow spread to the west.
  • The first polo club was established in the town of Silchar in Assam, India, in 1833.
  • The origins of the game in Manipur are traced to early precursors of Sagol Kangjei. This was one of three forms of hockey in Manipur, the other ones being field hockey (called Khong Kangjei) and wrestling-hockey (called Mukna Kangjei).

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