description Elephant polo Overview
Elephant polo is a team sport derived from polo in which players ride elephants and use long mallets to strike a ball toward a goal. A mahout or handler controls each elephant while the player concentrates on the game, giving the sport a different pace and playing position from horse polo. Organized elephant polo is associated with Nepal, where the World Elephant Polo Association was formed after an idea attributed to James Manclark in 1982. The sport is documented as a historical form of animal-based recreational competition.
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How is elephant polo played?
Players ride elephants and use long mallets to hit a ball toward a goal. The game is derived from conventional polo but is played from a much higher and slower-moving position.
Who controls the elephant during elephant polo?
A mahout or handler controls each elephant while the polo player concentrates on striking the ball. This divides riding and ball-playing duties between two people.
How is elephant polo different from horse polo?
Elephant polo uses elephants instead of horses, so the pace and viewpoint are different. The player also relies on a handler to steer the animal during play.
What equipment is used in elephant polo?
The basic equipment includes elephants, handlers, long mallets, a ball, and goals. The long mallets suit the elevated position of players riding on the elephants.
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