With the popularity of golf, tennis, billiards, bowling and other aristocratic sports. The nobility movement was redefined. The four sports of "Polo, Equestrian, Sailing, Fencing" became the new aristocratic movement. For these noble movements, it is not just the cost of sports. The emergence of these movements originated from the nobility. They are seen as important sports for cultivating traditional etiquette and exercising leadership.
Polo is a sport that emphasizes coordination and control. It requires the cooperation of people, horses and poles. It requires very proficient skills. As a sport that has long been popular among European and American royals and high-end people, Polo has always maintained its style and elegance. Many polo players have turned the ball into a hybrid sport of equestrian, golf and football.
In 1876, James Gordon Bennet introduced polo to the United States. In 1878, the United States hosted the world's first polo tournament. In 1893, the National Small Horse Association was also established. Since then, polo has quickly spread to other countries and regions of the world, especially the United States and Argentina. Among them, Argentina has become the largest nurturing and exporting country for polo horses.
It is reported that there are currently less than 30,000 people in the world who often participate in polo sports, and thousands of them are members of the royal family and nobles from various countries. Professional players are only 10,000 people. And polo needs a lot of money. A rich man once pointed out in Fortune: $100,000 is a golf class, $1 million is a travel class, $10 million is a yacht class, and $100 million is the threshold for entry into the polo.
Polo is now the representative of the royal aristocracy. It is best to describe polo with elegance and elegance. In Europe and America, you can meet Hollywood stars, popular politicians, and wealthy businessmen through polo. You can also compete with the royal family members. At the same time, the polo match is a social event for celebrities.
The period from May to September is the golden period of British polo. The Guards Polo Club was founded by Prince Philip. It hosts several international events every year. There are many royal members in the contestants. In May 2012, Prince Harry and Prince William joined the polo match and they showed the grace of the aristocratic knight. The polo match is not only a great viewing event, but also a good experience and understanding of the traditional culture of the royal family.
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