INKPC pip TDPA-C in Thoubal Polo Tournament opener
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 02 2022:
Ikop Ningthou Kangjei Polo Club (Khangabok) ground out a 6-5 win over Thoubal District Polo Assn-C in the opening match of the 2nd Thoubal District Polo Tournament at Tekcham Polo Ground, Thoubal.
A tightly contested first chukker ended in a 2-2 stalemate as I Ralur hammered home a double for the Khangabok side while L Abhishek and M Bikram were the scorers for Thoubal Polo.
The Ikop Ningthou riders took the lead in the next chukker after M Rohit was on target.
In the third chukker, Thoubal Polo clawed their way back into the game by scoring two goals courtesy of W Khambaton and Bikram, his second goal, while Ralur completed his treble that saw the score-line read 4-4 .
Thoubal Polo then added one goal in the fourth period through Bikram (his third goal) to take a brief lead before N Rohit scored a double in the fifth chukker to guide Ikop Ningthou Kangjei Polo Club to a thrilling 6-5 triumph.