2nd Ningshing Lup State Polo Tournament concludes
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, June 04 2022:
The "2nd Ningshing Lup State Open Polo Tournament-2022" organised by All Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association in collaboration with Ningsing Lup Tekcham under the aegis of Tekcham Polo Club, from May 7 culminated at Tekcham Polo Ground on Saturday.
In all, 11 teams competed in the tournament.
The final match of the tournament was played between Tekcham Polo Club and P Manaobi Memorial Polo Club Tentha, with the latter emerging victorious at 4-3 goal margin.
The valedictory function of the tournament was attended by Khangabok MLA Okram Surjakumar, Forest Department retired CCF Th Mahendra Pratap and retired head master L Shyamo as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Speaking on the occasion, MLA Surjakumar informed that the state government has set up two sanctuaries for ponies.
However, the experts and Polo enthusiasts should be consulted with to decide on more suitable locations, so as to further assist in the protection of ponies.
He then lauded the organisers for conducting the tournament.