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This super premium category sport still thrives in
Rajasthan and has seen a quantum jump in its popularity
as a life style sport. It has attracted attention from
corporate houses for sponsorship. It has also attracted
interest of the Prime Minister of India, many
celebrities and the army. Today, polo is not just
restricted to the royalty and the Indian Army, many
companies and firms too patronise the sport. Polo
facilities are on the rise and polo holidays in India
too are in vogue. Especially in Rajasthan.
The superb synchronization between man and his horse,
the amazing speed, the brute power, with the backdrop of
green arena makes for most exclusive and glorious sport
of all. Rajasthan also gave the game its Royal Tradition
with patronage of the Maharajas, which earns it the
nicknames The Game of Kings-The King of Games. Rajasthan
still stages exciting Polo games and is treat for the
tourist to watch this game that demands extreme physical
and mental condition. |
