14th Sentinel Cup, DGAR Equestrian Championship 2017 concluded
15 February 2017
14th DGAR Sentinel Cup, State Equestrian Championship 2017
Closing Ceremony of 14th Sentinel Cup, DGAR Equestrian Championship was conducted at Polo Ground, Imphal on 14 February 2017.
The event is conducted every year by IGAR (South) in association with Manipur Equestrian Association. Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, Director General Assam Rifles was the Chief Guest for the Grand Closing Ceremony at Mapal Kangjeibung.
Junior Chingkheihunba Polo Club and Senior Chingkheihunba Polo Club won the team events of Tent Pegging and Show Senior Jumping respectively. Y Suraj Singh, Ph James Singh and Th Kaoba Singh of Chingkheihunba Polo Club were adjudged best riders in individual category of Tent Pegging, Show Jumping and Women Show Jumping.
14th DGAR Sentinel Cup, State Equestrian Championship 2017
Speaking on the occasion the DGAR highlighted the rich history & cultural heritage of Manipur and the traditional Manipuri Polo.
He congratulated all the participants and prize winners for their sportsmanship, skill, zeal and enthusiasm during the five day championship. He also reaffirmed the commitment of Assam Rifles to bring peace & prosperity in Manipur while working shoulder to shoulder with the people.
He appreciated the Manipur Equestrian Association, Manipur Horse Riding & Polo Association and all the Polo Clubs of the State for not only preserving Manipuri Pony but also raising the standards of Polo & Equestrian skills over the years.
Major General Virendra Singh, VSM, Inspector General Assam Rifles (South), Brigadier J S Bainsla, Commander, 9 Sector Assam Rifles, Dr S Joykumar Singh, President Manipur Equestrian Association and Shri S Buddachandra Singh, IAS (Retd) President Manipur Horse Riding & Polo Association graced the occasion.
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This Press Release was posted on February 15 2017
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