Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 23:
Tentha Polo Club and Chingkheihunba Polo club have lifted the men's and women's title respectively of the Governor's Cup Invitation Polo Tournament with contrasting victories over final opponents at Imphal Polo ground today.
In the 15th edition of the men's competition, Tentha outplayed Chingkheihunba PC 6-3 while the latter's women team scrapped past Imphal District Women Polo club by a solitary goal scored through Kh Habi Chanu (1.46) in the tenth edition of the tournament.
In men's final, P Ojit provided the lead for Tentha with the first of his three goals in the match scoring in .43 second of the first chukker.
After his second goal in 2.38 secs of the same session, Md Abdullah struck for Chingkheihunba in 1.54 secs of the second chukker.
However, Ojit regained the two goal lead scoring his third in 2.24 seconds.
The second chukker ended on level term with M Doren scoring Tentha's fourth and Th Kaoba netting the rival's second.
However, Th Tombi put the match beyond the opponent's reach scoring twice in the penultimate and final chukker to swell the Tentha lead to 6-2 before I Pradeep pulled back one for Chingkheihunba with a final session strike.
The final matches and closing ceremony was graced by Governor Dr SS sidhu as chief guest with MLA Dr M Nara as the president.
The Governor donated Rs 15,000 to the organiser - Manipur Horse riding and Polo Association with the president contributing Rs 5000.Commerce Minister N Mangi was the guest of honour on the occasion.