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57 Mt Div Polo Tourney concludes; ESC beat KPC-A 4-3, emerge champions
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 07 2016:
The sixth edition of 57 Mountain Division Polo Tournament, organised by the Manipur Horse Riding Polo Association (MHRPA) concluded today with ESC, Nongmeibung emerging the champions.
The closing function of the tournament which was held at Mapal Kangjeibung was graced by Maj Gen VS Sreenivas, VSM, Inspector General Assam Rifle (S) and Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association president S Buddhachandra (IAS Retd) as chief guest and guest of honour respectively.
In today's final match, ESC, Nongmeibung claimed a thrilling 4-3 win against Khurai Polo Club (KPC)-A.
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The match began with ESC taking a comfortable 2-0 lead in the first chukker after a freak own goal from KPC's P Ojit and a strike from H Muhindro.
KPC-A pulled back a goal in the second chukker after O Roger scored a goal.
In the third chukker, O Roger of KPC-A again scored the goal to level the scoreline 2-2.However, goals from K Jogendra and H Muhindro helped ESC take a comfortable 4-2 lead by the end of third chukker.
In the final chukker, KPC-A pulled back a goal by scoring the third goal through P Jotin but failed to hold their opponents and lost the match 3-4 to ESC.
Champions ESC were awarded a cash prize of Rs 50,000 while team runners up KPC-A received a cash prize of Rs 30,000 .
The closing ceremony was witnessed by a large number spectators which include a grand band display and entertaining display of para-motor, sky diving, motor cycle show .
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