LKL, TDPA riders capture State level polo titles
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 04 2023:
Linthoinganbi Kanglei Lup and Thoubal District Polo Association claimed state level polo glory on Wednesday.
Linthoinganbi Kanglei Lup (LKL) were crowned champions of the 18th Women's State Level Polo Tournament after beating Chingkheihunba Polo Club by an overwhelming 9-1 margin in the final match.
M Priya Devi made her mark hammering four goals for the winning side.
LKL galloped to a 3-1 lead in the first chukker courtesy of strikes from M Bijenty and M Priya as I Sangeeta scored for CPC what would prove to be their only goal of the match.
In the second chukker, LKL collected two goals through Kh Deventy and M Priya to further stretch their lead.
Then they upped the scoring ante in the third chukker that saw Kh Habe, M Bijenty and M Priya each make their effort count.
LKL wrapped up the victory with two more goals in the fourth chukker through M Priya and Kh Habe.
Meanwhile, Thoubal District Polo Association beat Arbin Polo Club 7-3 to win the 6th Junior Boys' U-16 State Level Polo Tournament.
M Abhigyan and Th Pamheiba scored three goals each and Okram Rahul contributed one for the winners while K Bonyson and A Bijoy were the scorers for Arbin PC whose other goal came via a defensive error by the Thoubal side.