🤽
Person Playing Water Polo
PUR-suhn PLAY-ing WAW-tur POH-loh
Definitions
1
Sports · Aquatic
Uncommon
Represents a person playing water polo, an aquatic team sport where players attempt to score by throwing a ball into the opposing team's goal.
Used to indicate water polo activities, swimming competitions, or aquatic sports in general.
Can't make dinner tonight, I've got 🤽 practice until 8pm.
Text message
So proud of our national 🤽 team for winning bronze! #Olympics
Social media post
Often associated with Olympic and competitive sports contexts, particularly in countries where water polo is popular.
2
Activities · Recreation
Rare
Used more broadly to represent swimming activities, water sports, or general athletic ability in water-based contexts.
Sometimes used in travel contexts to indicate swimming facilities or water-based activities.
Hotel has amazing facilities: gym 🏋️, spa 💆, and 🤽 pool area!
Travel review
In non-sporting contexts, may symbolize someone who enjoys water activities or has swimming prowess.
Cultural Context
Water polo originated in England in the late 19th century and has been an Olympic sport since 1900. The emoji reflects its status as an established international sport.
Particularly popular in Southern European countries like Croatia, Serbia, and Hungary, where water polo has strong cultural significance and national teams enjoy international success.
One of the less frequently used sports emojis, reflecting water polo's niche status compared to more globally popular sports like football (soccer) or basketball.
Regional Variations
Croatia
More frequently used due to Croatia's strong water polo tradition and international success in the sport.
United States
More commonly used in college sports contexts, as water polo has significant presence in American collegiate athletics.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Limited usage primarily for literal reference to the sport, particularly during Olympic events.
Gen_Z: Rarely used except by those directly involved in the sport. May appear in Olympics-related content during games.
Older: Very rare usage, typically only when directly discussing the sport or Olympic events.
Millennials: Occasional use in sports contexts or to indicate swimming activities. More common during international competitions.
Common Combinations
🤽🏆
Water polo championship or tournament victory
Used to celebrate wins in water polo competitions or tournaments
🤽🏊
Swimming and water polo activities or training
Represents aquatic sports in general or multi-sport swimming events
🤽🥅
Scoring a goal in water polo
Used to celebrate or reference scoring in water polo matches