Polo is regarded as the most ancient game known to man and the history records that this game is being played by Persians around 2500 years ago. Moreover, the sport has always enthralled tourists to the East. Horse riders has always loved this game, however, Dubai has revamped this game in a new form with Camels as a substitute of horses, thus turning it into camel Polo. This is a highly enjoyable fusion of the traditional game of Polo. Special camel Polo tours are being organized which includes all the equipment, helmets and chaps, return transfers the camels, polo shirt and soft drinks. Moreover, special training sessions are being given on how to play camel Polo.
Rules & Guidelines:
Camel Polo which is played in Dubai is quiet different from the customary game of Polo, as the guidelines of the game are followed with few additions.
1. Throughout each play segment every camel is allowed to 2 lie downs which add on to the entertainment.
2. A goal is scored when the player hits the ball or the camel kicking it through the goal post.
3. A trainer on foot is accompanied with each camel, leading the rein attached to the camel. Moreover, the trainer is only there for assistance and is not allowed to interfere in between the game.
There are various Polo academies’ that are increasingly becoming popular in Dubai. Moreover, it is now turning into a special tourist activity that is enjoyed the world over Polo.
Play Camel Polo:
The team is prepared to run through various training sessions in which the participants or the players are taught and prepared with all necessary skills which enable them to take part in this ultimate sports activity. The training sessions consist of polo mallet swing, practice for hitting the ball together with instructions.
Each team of 5 players is given 3 camels. In this, one participant will sit in front of the hump and his team mates will sit behind the hump and hit the ball. The ball will be a beach ball for better results.
Thus, the tourists visiting Dubai can fully enjoy this game and people from across the globe actually participate in this sporting event.
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