Elephants dominate the polo field
This is the 12th year for the event. The sport started in Nepal in 1982.
Proceeds from the tournament go toward rehabilitating elephants rescued from abuse.
Watch the video: Elephant polo match
There are 16 teams in this year's tournament, including one team of transgender players.
Each team has three players and three elephants. Matches take place on a field, 80 meters by 48 meters, using standard polo balls.
The game is divided into two seven minute "chukkas" or halves.
