Bringing back Polo as an Olympic Sport?

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What do you think?

I see Jodie Kidd is all for it, but would you actually watch it?

I personally think it could be interesting and would watch it.

(It was dropped in 1936 apparently).
 
Having started to play it (and then life got in the way just recently) - I sure as hell would watch it. Beats sitting through hours of dressage tests but that's just me :)
 
I have to agree with you there, I appreciate dressage, as in how much work goes into it, but I would much rather watch something fast paced like polo or jumping. :)
 
However, someone would have to explain the rules...

Do enough countries play it internationally to warrant it as an Olympic sport? (England, USA, Argentina, Dubai/UAE, Ireland, New Zealand are the only ones I can think of off the top of my head) And you'd have to get around the handicapped issue too.
 
See I know nothing about that, but then again I couldn't tell you the rules of a lot of the Olympic sports if I'm honest. Could the commentator explain as it played?

Also not sure about the countries, could be interesting to see if/what some countries come up with in terms of teams though, don't you think?
 
I would definitely watch it. Half understand the rules, but wouldn't be able to explain them very well!! The UK didn't have an official basketball team till this year, so I am sure countries are able to pull one together if they are given enough time :)
 
I think equestrian sport as a a whole has a very limited timespan in the olympics.Mainly due to perception it is a rich persons sport!
I do not think they will add in the ultimate rich mans equestrian sport for one minute.
 
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popsdosh said:
I think equestrian sport as a a whole has a very limited timespan in the olympics.Mainly due to perception it is a rich persons sport!
I do not think they will add in the ultimate rich mans equestrian sport for one minute.
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This exactly ^^^
Unfortunately I'm 99% sure we wont see polo back in the Olympics ANY time soon! :rolleyes:
There were talks of dropping 'equestrianism' altogether at one point so we'll be doing well to keep the equestrian sports we do have, let alone introducing new ones!
Its a shame though, polo is a fab game, fast-paced, exciting, and the rules aren't that complicated when explained clearly...I've spent the last 3 months working at a polo yard and absolutely loved it!
 
popsdosh said:
I think equestrian sport as a a whole has a very limited timespan in the olympics.Mainly due to perception it is a rich persons sport!
I do not think they will add in the ultimate rich mans equestrian sport for one minute.
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sadly, i agree and think this is true. would be lovely to watch polo in the olympics...but i can't see it happening!
 
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