TPC-B, PCCK-B claim contrasting wins in Polo tourney
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 27 2024:
Tekcham Polo Club-B were easy winners as Pony Care Centre Kumbi-B struggled past their opponents in the 1st State Level Men's Polo Tournament 2024 at Kakching on Thursday.
Tekcham Polo Club-B dominated Ibuthou Marjing Khubam Kanba Lup by a 9-4 margin.
In a tight opening period, both teams tied 2-2, with M Doren and M Abhigyan scoring for the Tekcham squad, and N Sadanand and N Sankar converting for the Ibuthou riders.
After the 2-2 deadlock, Tekcham galloped to a 5-3 lead as L Rohit hammered in a double and M Abhigyan collecting his second goal.
N Sankar was the lone scorer for Ibuthou during the second-period contest.
Tekcham then upped the ante in the third period courtesy of L Thomson, who claimed a double to make 7-3 .
In the fourth period, S Dol-er and Sadanand added a goal each to see Tekcham stroll to a dominant 9-4 win against Ibuthou, who scored their fourth goal through Premkumar.
Earlier, Pony Care Cen tre Kumbi-B eked out a 5-4 victory against Tentha Polo Club-A .
T Bonyson was the star performer for the PCCKB with a four-goal salvo while O Paikhomba contributed a goal in their thrilling win.
For Tentha, M Ropen grabbed a hat-trick and Priyobatta got one in defeat.