Hazari State Polo tourney commences
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 03, 2012::
The 27th N Hazari State Polo Tournament–2012 organised by the Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association commenced today at the Mapal Kangjeibung, Imphal.
The first match of the tournament was played between Chingkheihunba Polo Team–B, Kongpal and Meiraba Polo Club, Khuyathong.
In the keenly contested match, Chingkheihunba Polo Team–B beat Meiraba 5-4. I Sachindra of Meiraba scored two goals in the 5.37 and 6.55 minutes of the first chakkar while Chingkheihunba went blank.
In the second chakkar Minaketan of Chingkheihunba scored two goals in the 2.09 and 3.06 minutes while I Sachindra of Meiraba scored one goal in the 1.05 minutes.
Th Ronokumar, H Sanjit and Minaketan of Chingkheihunba scored one goal each in the 0.28, 0.48 and 5.34 minutes of the third chakkar while Meiraba failed to draw any goal.
In the fourth chakkar I Sachindra of Meiraba managed to score one goal in the 1.20 minute but failed to win the match by a margin of one goal.
Earlier, the inaugural function was graced by Tourism Commissioner KK Shhetry and Vice President of MHRPA Ksh Chourjit as Chief Guest and President respectively.
Dr Rebika Naorem also attended as Guest of Honour.