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Pacho: Player Profile

Polo is said to be the sport of kings, and His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur is keeping the tradition alive. The 25 year old professional polo playing philanthropist, lovingly known as Pacho, is following in his family’s footsteps, as he continues making strides to change the sport of kings into a sport for all. Pacho Born in New Delhi to parents Princess Diya Kumari of Jaipur and… Read More »Pacho: Player Profile

History of Polo in India

The first recorded game of polo was played in 600 B.C. in Persia (modern Iran). Mounted nomads migrating from Central Asia carried the sport with them during their travels. Eventually, the game reached the northeastern state of Manipur, where modern polo originated. Polo was formalized by British military officers in 1859 at the Silchar Polo Club (formed in 1834). In addition to this historic club, the Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) Polo… Read More »History of Polo in India