The polo match in action between India and England in Imphal on November 29.(NNN Photo)
Newmai News Network
Imphal | November 29
The 12th Manipur Polo International Tournament was won by India (B) after defeating England by 6-4 in the final match held at Mapal Kangjeibung, Imphal Pologround on November 29.
The closing ceremony was graced by Governor of Manipur Dr Najma Heptulla, Assembly Speaker, Khemchand Singh and Chief Whip & Advisor to CM (Economic & Human Resource) Manipur P Saratchandra Singh as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
The Polo tournament which began from November 22 to 29, 2018 was participated by five teams—India A & B, Uruguay, England and USA.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Governor expressed her happiness to be part of the closing ceremony. Deeply impressed by the arrangements and the display at the function, the Governor said it is unfortunate that despite organising the International Polo Tournament every year with active participation from foreign teams, the Manipuri Polo is yet to make its mark in the National scene.
The game originated from traditional Manipuri Polo - Sagol Kangjei which was played in the bygone days having its own rules known as Kangjeirol. The rules have undergone many changes in recent times and as approved by Indian Polo Association (IPA), it is now played as per IPA rules. The game is only one of a kind because it is played on Manipuri Pony.
The game is unique in its own way because it is played at the historic oldest Polo ground in the world - Mapal Kangjeibung or Imphal Pologround using a pony- small, sturdy and agile a, a recognised breed of India.
