MPPT, TPC set up Sagol Kangjei title clash
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 24 2022:
Manipur Police Polo Team and Tentha Polo Club will square off in the final of the 1st Chief Minister's Sagol Kangjei Championship 2022 after their respective semifinal triumphs on Thursday.
The first semifinal match saw Manipur Police Polo Team gallop to a dominant 24-11 win over Imphal East District Polo Association.
Heikrujam Abung Khooman and Salam Abungcha Singh wreaked havoc on the Imphal East's defence as the MPPT duo shared 16 goals between them, claiming eight goals apiece.
Viking Salam and Tensubam Rosan Singh did their bit with three goals each, and S Bomol Singh also got on scoresheet, scoring a pair of goals for the triumphant police squad.
For Imphal East, Okram Rozer Singh made his mark with five goals, Laiphrakpam Kokeshwor Singh and Thokchom Jacob Singh picked up two each, and Umesh Gurung and Loitam Tlongkhomba got one each.
Tentha Polo Club, meanwhile, stormed past Paradise Poloc Club 17-4 into the final.Four goals each from Heigrujam Muhindro Singh and Soibam Sobha Singh, three each from Khundrakpam Tombi Singh and Laishram Rabikanta Singh, two from Moirangthem Manihar Singh, and Soibam Ranjit Singh's one propelled Tentha Polo Club to the final with ease.
The final match will take place on November 27 .