Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 27 2010:
A Sagol Kangjei (Polo) Exhibition Match was played at Imphal Polo Ground today in order to foster the spirit of sportsmanship and nourish the sports talent of the Sate of Manipur, organized by 39 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under the aegis of HQ IGAR(South).
The Chief Guest Major General CA Kirshnan, IGAR (South) and the Guests of honour Brig Gajendra Prasad, VSM, Commander, HQ 9 Sector AR and Mrs.Gajendra Prasad were welcomed by Shri S Buddhachandra Singh (Retd) I.A.S, President, Manipur Horse riding and Polo Association and his team.
They were presented with Rosettes and Pot Lanba (traditional Manipuri Offerings) at the beginning of the ceremony.
The ball was thrown in by the Chief Guest and the public witnessed an enthralling Polo Match at the Polo Ground on a cloudy day.
The Players were awarded gifts and token prizes by Chief Guest Maj Gen CA Kirshnan, IGAR (South).
It was a nice gesture on part of Assam Rifles to lift up the dampened spirits in the wake of present situation in State, which was appreciated by one and all.