Imphal Polo Ground

The Imphal Polo Ground in Manipur, northeast India, is widely considered the oldest polo ground in the world, with the sport having originated in this region over 2,000 years ago. The ground sits in the heart of Imphal city and remains an active polo venue, hosting tournaments that connect the sport to its ancient roots. Polo in Manipur has deep cultural and spiritual significance — the indigenous game "Sagol Kangjei" from which modern polo evolved is still practiced here, and the ground serves as a living connection to the sport's origins.