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In all probability, polo evolved from a far rougher game played by the nomads of Afghanistan and Central Asia. In the form that survived into the 21st century, Afghan buzkashi is characterized by a dusty melee in which hundreds of mounted tribesmen fought over the headless carcass of a goat. The winner was the hardy rider who managed to grab the animal by the leg and drag it clear of the pack. Since buzkashi was clearly an inappropriate passion for a civilized monarch, polo filled the bill.
- Contests for runners and jumpers were to be found across the length and breadth of the continent.
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- To solve these questions, we need to first accept the premise that puberty can create unequal sporting ability.
Speaking at a gala ceremony at the …