36th N Hazari and Dr N Tombi State Polo : Major Karan PC, AR Polo team progress into last-16 stage
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 31 2022:
Major Karan Polo Club and AR Polo Team registered comfortable victories today to advance to the last-16 stage of the 36th N Hazari and Dr N Tombi State Polo being organised by Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association at Mapal Kangjeibung.
In the 9th match of the tournament, Major Karan PC, Kakwa pulled off a 7-2 win over Arbin Polo Club-A, Iroishemba to set up a last-16 round clash with Imphal Riding Club-A .
The first chukker ended goalless but Major Karan PC raced to a 5-0 lead in the second chukker thanks to doubles from Th Santosh and N Premananda and a single from N Pritam Singh.
N Premananda completed his treble in the third chukker as N Sadananda found the last goal for the winning side in the last chukker.
For Arbin Polo Club-A, Ak Ibomcha scored both the goals, one each in the third and the final chukker.
In the other match of the day, AR Polo Team stamped their authority by demolishing K&MM Riding School-B, Singjamei by an 11-0 margin.
Kh Chandrakumr took centrestage in the game as he hammered home 5 goals, one each in the two opening chukkers and all three in the final chukker.
Riyakat Ali also followed suit by scoring 3 goals while Kh Sushilo added two goals and Th Premananda scored one.