1st Bishnupur District Polo tournament gets underway
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 13 2021:
The first edition of Bishnupur District Polo Tournament organised by Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association in collaboration with Pony Care Centre, Kumbi kicked off today at Kumbi Kangjeibung.
In the opening match of the five team knock-out tournament, M&N Sector CRPF Polo team sealed a 5-3 win against Loijing Loya Konjeng Lairembi Polo Club to set up a semi-final clash with Pony Care Centre.
Both teams failed to convert chances in the first chukker but A Samananda opened up CRPF team's account 3.27 minutes into the second chukker before W Dhiken scored twice and Sushil Singh struck one to make it 4-0 till halfway.
Loijing Loya Konjeng Lairembi PC made an unexpected return in the third chukker and almost level the margin as P Premjit scored twice and S Abung added one but an own goal gave the CRPF team an undue advantage and eventually the 5-3 victory as neither side could score in the final chukker.
Kwakta Polo Club will play Assam Rifles team in the first semi-final match tomorrow before CRPF Polo team take on Loijing Loya Konjeng Lairembi Polo Club for the remaining final ticket.