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57 Mountain Div Polo tournament; Spectacular shows to mark closing ceremony today
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 06 2016 :
Fabulous sky diving show by Army Special Forces, a motorcycle daredevil display, para motor show and a tent pegging show by junior riders will mark the grand closing ceremony of the 57 Mountain Division Polo tournament organised by Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association at Mapal Kangjeibung on Sunday.
The final match will be played between Khurai Polo Club (KPC)-A and Eastern Sporting Club (ESC), Nongmeibung.
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The Red Shield Division is integrated with the Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association since 2010 when the 57 Mountain Division Cup was instituted, according to a statement issued by the PRO, Defence, Imphal.
Since then the Division has been at the forefront of promoting polo in Manipur.
This tournament is a testimony of its commitment to support indigenous sports in Manipur.
Its endeavour is not only to encourage this ancient traditional sport in cooperation with Manipur Horse Riding & Polo Association, but also in preservation of the famous Manipuri Pony, it said.
The Manipur pony as part of the Manipur history forms an integral part of Sagol Kangjei.
The sword marks on the door of Kaunghmudaw Pagoda of Burma, left during the famous sacking of Sagaing by King Gharibniwaz of Manipur in 1738 was a tribute to the speed and power of Manipur pony.
It was a backbone of the Manipur Cavalry.
It is recorded as the only living original Polo Pony of the world.
The physical endurance of the Manipuri pony is overwhelming and time tested.
Its uniqueness is preserved with the sport gaining global popularity and success, it said.
The spectacular closing ceremony will be held on Sunday at Mapal Kangjeibung.
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