Question

Why is polo called the game of Kings

Answer 1

Polo is called the game of the kings because it was patronised by kings and was played with great joy by princess and Warriors to test there courage, endurance and power .

Answer 2

Polo-Game of Kings:

The tradition of polo dates back to Persia where it is used to train the troops and then slowly became the game of noblest people in the country. The kings and the other noblest people in the country play together with the game of polo.

That is why Polo is called the game of Kings. After the $13^{th}$ century AD, British regulated and framed rules for the game to spread it worldwide. 'Jaipur Tigers', a royal Polo team from Jaipur led by Man Singh II won many tournaments and the world championship in 1957.