Red Shield Div Polo Tourney begins
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 16 2012:
The 3rd 57 Mountain Division Polo Tournament �2012 organised by the Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association (MHRPA) under the sponsorship of 57 Mountain Division kicked off today at Mapal Kangjeibung, Imphal with a grand opening ceremony.
The third edition of the tournament which will conclude on February 23 was declared open by Brig KB Chand, Deputy General Officer Commanding, Red Shield Division.
In his speech, Brig KB Chand encouraged the budding sports persons of the State to come forward and make the country proud in the international sports arena.
He also appreciated the efforts of Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association for popularizing traditional polo.
Twelve teams from Manipur are participating in the tournament.
The occasion was graced by Dr S Joykumar Retd Director, Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Service who is also the President of Manipur Equestrian Association and Dr Ksh Chourjit, President, Manipur Horse Riding & Polo Association as the President and the Guest of Honour.
I Khaba of Manipur Police Sports Club (MPSC) conducted the oath taking ceremony.
The opening match was played between Imphal Riding Club (IRC) and CHingkheihunba Polo Club (ChPC)�B.In the match, IRC beat ChPC�B 5-1 and register their first win of the tournament.
In the first chukker, Prakash Bhandari of IRC scored one goal in the 5.18 minute while no players of ChPC could scored any goal in the chukker.
In the second chukker, Prakash Bhandari scored three goals in the 0.12, 2.06 and 5.05 minutes.
On the other hand N Pravin of ChPC scored one goal in the 6.58 minute of the chukker.
The third chukker concluded goalless.
In the fourth chukker, Prakash Bhandari again scored one goal in the 0.40 minute.
On the other hand, ChPC players failed to score any goal against IRC and lost the match.
In tomorrow's first match, ChPC�A will fight New Star Polo Club while the second match will witness MPSC�B hot in action against KRYPSA Polo Team.