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Polo is an equestrian sport and ball game where 2 opposing teams each with 4 players on horseback compete on a field with the objective of hitting a small hard ball with a wooden mallet through the opposing team's goal and thus scoring.
Due to the sport's association with the upper classes and high society, it has been known as "the sport of kings". The origins of the game date back to the 6th Century BC when nomadic Turkish and Iranian people played a similar sport. This was later adopted by Persian cavalry units – often the royal guard or other elite troops – as a form of training and perhaps the most notable early expert was Saladin, the first sultan of Egypt and Syria and the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty.
The noble sport is now popular around the world with the global governing body, the Federation of International Polo having over 100 member countries.
Polo has a reasonably simple format and is a traditional field sport. A match sees 2 opposing teams each of 4 players on horseback using long-handled wooden mallets to hit a small ball into the goal of the other team. The game usually lasts 1-2 hours and is divided into periods called chukkas or "chukkers".
There are different variations of the sport with outdoor and indoor (or arena) games. Arena polo is similar but played with three riders per team instead of four and it takes place on a smaller, enclosed field.
I'd give it 0 stars if I could. I attended Polo in the City in Brisbane at Dorrington Park on the 18th November 2023. I paid $113 for my ticket. This provided entry, nothing more. There was no shade due to the position of the limited tents facing the western sun combined with the volume of people crammed into each marquee all vying for a spot to try and keep cool. There was seatings, let alone a "lounge"! The $25 "cocktail" we paid extra for was warm. Cheap basic wine was $15 for a plastic cup about the size of a shot glass. Food was underwhelming and grossly expensive. When seeking shade under a nearby tree right near the portaloos to avoid heat stroke with my party of 5, we were advised by the security team that we could not drink in that area. It was at this point, within half an hour of arriving, that we all left, disappointed and disheartened and feeling very ripped off. They knew how many people would be coming based on ticket sales yet failed to provide adequate shade and seating to accommodate patrons in those numbers. As per ACCC guidelines, it is against the law for businesses to take payment for products or services when they know they won’t be able to supply them. Save your money and watch it for free in the park across the field.next year.
Poorly organised event. Portaloos were disgusting, expected something a bit nicer than portaloos with signage ‘dial-a-DUNNY’ on the door (how classy) for $330 per ticket to Club (lounge was $170). There was not enough seating whatsoever so most were left standing. Some people would ‘reserve’ their seat by placing a handbag or jacket on the seat and walk away for majority of the day so others couldn’t have a seat even though it was being used. Security was minimal so lounge ticket holders were walking into club area for free food/drinks. They ran out of wrist bands on arrival for the club area so we had to wear ‘crew’ bands. The MC made rude remarks over loudspeaker (for example made fun of female photographer there saying they only makes $13 an hour, told the girls that didn’t win fashions on the field to jump off stage and go have a cry). Went years ago and it was bad then, went back this year hoping it had improved but it was even worse. Not enough food going around and it was mostly cold mini burgers and sausage rolls anyway. Catering staff were lovely though that’s the only positive of the day. Horribly overpriced for what it is. My husband and I attend beautiful events regularly, I work in media and he in banking so we attend and host many events a year. Polo in the city Sydney however was an epic disappointment. Never again.
Food offerings in the Polo Lounge, limited to pastries and cheese served in paper bags, was disappointing. The expensive ticket price should have included a drink on arrival at least…
Béer was served in glasses while cocktails, champagne and wine were served in plastic!
Polo Club tent could have had more umbrellas and seating.
