Afghans dive into water polo

A little over a year ago, the sport of water polo was largely unknown in Afghanistan but with a recent explosion in the number of swimming pools opening across the country, a fledgling Olympic team has been established with high hopes for the future.

Interviews and footage of the fledgling Afghan Olympic water polo team practising at a public pool in Kabul. An ethnically diverse group from across the country discuss their inspirations for starting out in this largely unknown sport and talk about the challenges they face getting recognition and funding. Footage of players in action and performing training drills.