andthegeekshall t1_jbbs1pt wrote on March 7, 2023 at 10:17 PM Reply to TIL: In the 1950s the British Navy invented Water Hockey - played in 2-4 meters of water, with fins, snorkels, and a plastic-coated lead puck. It is currently played in over 20 countries that hold a world championship every other year. by Geek_Nan My family & I used to play it in the 90's. A surprisingly intense sport, lacking popularity because until recent technological advances it was difficult for people to spectate. Permalink 22
andthegeekshall t1_jbbs1pt wrote
Reply to TIL: In the 1950s the British Navy invented Water Hockey - played in 2-4 meters of water, with fins, snorkels, and a plastic-coated lead puck. It is currently played in over 20 countries that hold a world championship every other year. by Geek_Nan
My family & I used to play it in the 90's.
A surprisingly intense sport, lacking popularity because until recent technological advances it was difficult for people to spectate.