The purpose of this paper is to describe and analyze the role of polo in the history of Iran as well as to explore the role of polo in the society. Further aims are to show the important for the Iranian and the importance and meaning of this sport in historical periods. The ancient Iranian people have been engage in some sport horseback riding, shooting and the game of polo. The game invented by Iranian people between the sixth century B.C. and the first century A.D. The game of Polo can be played in two ways: either on foot or by horseback riding. The children play the game on foot, while the adults manage the game through horseback riding. Certainly it is the Persian literature and art, which give us the richest accounts of polo in antiquity. The game of polo has had significant impact in the history, culture and literature of mankind. Ferdowsi, the most famous of Iran’s poet-historian, give a number of accounts of royal polo tournament in this 9th century epic, Shahnameh (the epic of kings). Presently, the game of polo is enjoyed by the young people as well as adults in various parts of the world.
