Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 11, 2010:
The Ist 57 Mountain Division Polo Tournament, 2010 is scheduled to begin from tomorrow at Pologround here.
The tournament would continue till February 18. The inaugural function of the tournament would be attended by Deputy General Officer in Command of 57 Mountain Division Brig S Grewal and president of Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association S Budhachandra as chief guest and functional president respectively.
To be organised by Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association, the tournament is being sponsored by 57 Mountain Division (Red Shield).
Addressing a press conference in this connection at Polo ground here today, Colonel Q NS Rajpurohit of 57 Mountain Division explained that the main objective behind sponsoring the tournament is promotion of Sagol Kangjei (Polo).
Other officials of 57 Mountain Division and Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association were also present during the press conference.
Ten teams would vie for the winners' trophy and cash prize of Rs 10,000.