Police win polo tourney title
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 19 2013:
M Jawan's brace helped Manipur Police Sports Club (MPSC)-A wrest the title of the 28th N Hazari & Dr N Tombi State Polo Tournament with a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Tekcham Polo club-A in the summit clash at Imphal Pologround today.
Jawan, who struck the opening goal in the first chukker sealed victory with his second in the final session (extra chukker) after normal period ended in a 3-3 stalemate.
M Surjit and S Bimol also contributed to the police triumph with one apiece.
For Tekcham, M Manihar, P Ojit and M Doren were the scorers.
While the champions and runners-up were presented Rs 20,000 and Rs 10,000 respectively, S Somarjit of the winning team was declared the tournament's best player, carrying Rs 5000 award.
closing ceremony of the tournament, organised by Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association, was graced by Langthabal AC MLA Karam Shyam and Principal Secretary (Com & Ind) O Nabakishore Singh as the chief guest and functional president respectively while Manipur Equestrian Association president Dr S Joykumar Singh and tournament donor Naorem (O) Sanatombi Devi were the guests of honour.