This emoji shows a male water‑polo player with a dark skin tone powering up for a throw while treading water like a champ. On Apple/iOS, he’s angled in a three‑quarter view, arm cocked high with a bright yellow ball (dark seams and all), slicing through royal‑blue waves, and rocking that unmistakable polo cap with ear guards. The pose screams mid‑play action—splash arcs, focused face, zero chill. It’s basically a mini sports highlight reel in one square.
People drop this when they’re talking workouts, pool days, rec‑league bragging rights, or live‑tweeting the Olympics. It doubles as a mood: “I’m treading water at work but still trying to score,” “catch this task,” or the ever‑timely “keep your head above water.” Used flirtatiously, it’s a splashy way to send a sporty thirst‑trap vibe; used sarcastically, it says “sure, I’ve totally got this” while barely staying afloat. Meme‑wise, think We ball—but wetter.
IRL, water polo is an Olympic staple loved from California high schools to the powerhouses of Hungary, Serbia, and Italy, so this emoji brings instant athletic cred. It also nods to the brutal eggbeater kick and cardio mayhem that make the sport a flex. When you need action, teamwork, and a little chaotic pool energy, this icon delivers.
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Emoji History The emoji code/ image log of changes.
This emoji first appeared in OSX / iOS after the iOS 10 update.
