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Chogān – The origins of Polo
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Ever played Polo? What if I told you that the first games resembling polo were played over 2500 years ago in Iran. An exciting team sport played on horseback, Chogān is often hailed as the ancestor to the modern game of Polo. Even with a history dating back to the 5thCentury BC, you can witness the game in play as it is still one of the most popular sports in the Middle East. Originally a game to train cavalry in the King’s Guard, Chogān grew to become a national sport in Iran, played by both men and women. The first international...