Manipur Tourism set to organise 4th Manipur Statehood Day Women's Polo Tourney from Jan 17
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, January 08 2019: Manipur Tourism is set to organised the 4th edition of Manipur Statehood Day Women's Polo Tournament from January 17 to 21 at Mapal Kangjabung in association with All Manipur Polo Association.

This year's edition of the tournament will feature teams from the USA, Canada, Argentina, Kenya, Indian Polo Association, and Manipur, said a statement of Manipur Tourism.

"We are very proud to be the presenting sponsor of the only international women's polo tournament in India in the birthplace of modern polo," said Nidhi Kesarwani, Secretary (Tourism), Government of Manipur.

The Government of Manipur initiated this tournament and the final match on Manipur's Statehood Day is a tribute to the women polo players of Manipur.

The event has grown in scale and participation since its inception in 2016 and now draws tourists from all over the world to Manipur as a polo tourism destination of India, she added.

The polo players and equestrian enthusiasts coming to the tournament will watch the games played at Mapal Kangjeibung, the world's oldest extant polo field.

During their stay, they will also explore major tourist destinations in the state such as Loktak Lake; Keibul Lamjao National Park- the only floating wildlife sanctuary in the world; WW II cemeteries to pay homage to the fallen soldiers from India, UK, and Japan in the Battle of Imphal; visit the age old Kangla Fort; and shop for Manipur's celebrated handloom at Ema Market, arguably the largest women's only market in the world, the statement continued.

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