Water Polo is a fast-paced, high-intensity team sport that blends swimming, strategy, and strength. Often described as “handball in water,” it’s one of the most exciting aquatic disciplines. In Sri Lanka, Water Polo is growing rapidly, with school leagues, club teams, and national squads making waves both locally and internationally.
Introduced during the colonial era, Water Polo was first played in Colombo’s elite swimming clubs.
The sport gained popularity through inter-school rivalries and university tournaments.
Sri Lanka has fielded competitive teams in South Asian and Asian-level competitions.
Today, Water Polo is played across schools, clubs, and military institutions.