It is the oldest of equestrian sports .
History.
A game of Central Asian origin, polo was first played in Persia (Iran) 2️⃣ at dates given from the 6th century bc to the 1st century ad.
Polo was at first a training game for 2️⃣ cavalry units, usually the king's guard or other elite troops.
To the warlike tribesmen, who played it with as many as 2️⃣ 100 to a side, it was a miniature battle.