1. Water Polo Sport of Global Interest

2. Water Polo History The earliest known documentation of modern water polo can be traced back to the late19th century and a man named William Wilson, a Scotsman renowned for his contributions to aquatic development. As an iconoclastic engineer, however, he created what was first known as “aquatic football,” a form of soccer, rugby, wrestling, and American football — all while treading water.

3. Water Polo History The first game took place along the banks of the River Dee in Aberdeen, Scotland. It experienced a massive gain in popularity in the following years and was played throughout Great Britain in various loosely organized official capacities.

4. Water Polo History The sport was among the original games to be introduced in the second modern Olympics in Paris in 1900. The sport first gained traction in Western Europe and continues to be largely dominated by these nations in modern international competition.

5. Water Polo

6. Water Polo Rules Every player must start on the wall. Once the game begins players will swim to the middle of the pool and try to get the ball. The ball must stay above water and one player can not hold the ball for more the 5 seconds. No contact - you may hit the ball but not another player. After each goal player will return to the side of the pool they started the game on.