X-Polo riders crowned champs of IE Polo tourney
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 19 2022:
Leishemba hammered a hat-trick as X-Polo Club pulled off a 5-3 triumph over Chingkheihunba Polo Club-A to win the 2nd Imphal East District Polo Tournament on Wednesday at Ningthounai Kangjeibung Lampak, Yairipok Top Chingtha.
The X-Polo riders jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the opening chukker after both P Ojit and Leishemba were on target.
In the second chukker, Leishemba scored his second goal for X-Polo while the Chingkheihunba squad reduced the deficit with two goals through Mohindro and Thomson.
X -Polo found their fourth goal in the third period courtesy of a strike by Jacob.
In the fourth chukker, both teams collected a goal each as Leishemba completed his hat-trick while Rozer scored for Chingkheihunba Polo Club.
Leishemba's third goal propelled X-Polo Club to a 5-3 victory for their memorable title.