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XI.1 What is the Water Polo
The game of Water Polo originated in Britain and it was one of the original
sports featured at the the first ever modern Olympic Games in 1900. It is a
dynamic team game that requires all participants to have a high level of fitness
as well as a large degree of stamina.
Featuring fast and furious action, it is an exciting game both to play and to
watch. Each match consists of four quarters and players use a combination of
swimming, treading water, throwing, catching and shooting throughout the
game in an attempt to beat the opposition team.
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