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Other countries play
During the 1800's many other countries began to play water polo. Including Hungary, Germany, Belgium, Austria and France. -
Water polo originally
Water polo originally was played on floating barrels which resembled horses while hitting the ball with a mallet like stick. -
Rubber Ball is invented
In 1869 the Rubber balls was invented to replace the original ball made from a pigs stomach. -
When were the rules of Water polo first made?
The Rules of Water Polo were first made by William Wilson, however the first water polo game was played in the United States in 1888 -
Water Polo becomes Popular
Water polo was a big hit in the 1890's and was played in Madison Square Garden and Bostons Mechanics Hall. Over 14,000 spectators came to watch it at the National Championship Games. -
Water Polo joins the Olympics
Water polo first competed at the Paris Olympics in the 1900's -
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Team sport
Water polo was named the first team sport to be played in the 1900's and was the last team sport added for Women in 2000 -
Women rights within the sport
Woman were not permitted to play in the Water polo olympics until 2000 where Australia won Gold, America won Silver and Russia won the Bronze. -
Water polo Today
These days water polo is open to all ages, gender and nationality it is included in the olympics and consists all over the world. -
