Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 26 2009:
The 26th N Hazari State Polo Tournament organised by the Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association has commenced today at Pologround, Imphal.
Altogether 14 different polo clubs are participating in this tournament.
Dr Ksh Chaurajit, Senior Vice President, MHRPA and RK Dilip, Senior Vice President, MHRPA graced the opening ceremony as presidium members.
Three French tourists also witnessed the match.
The oath taking ceremony was performed by N Surendra of Manipur Police Sports Club.
The opening match today was played between Thangmeiband Youth Polo Club and Lamyanba Pakhang Polo Club.
The match was won by Lamyanba Pakhang after defeating Thangmeiband Youth 9-5 .
The first goal of the match was scored by P Bung of Thangmeiband Youth in the 1.53 minute of the first chakkar.
In the same chakkar, K Samamanda and L Tolengkhomba of Lamyanba Pakhang scored one goal each in the 2.5 and 4.46 minute of the match.
In the second chakkar, K Samananda of Lamyanba Pakhang scored one goal in the 6.56 minute.
P Bung and M Bilam of Thangmeiband Youth scored one goal each in the 3.10 and 6.14 minute of the match of the third chakkar.
K Samananda of Lamyanba Pakhangba scored tgwo goals in the 4.20 and 5.56 minute of the third chakkar while L Tolongkhomba scored one goal in the 7th minute.
In the fourth chakkar, S Arun of Thangmeiband Youth scored one goal in the 2.02 minute.
On the other hand, K Samamanda, N Philip and Tolongkhomba of Lamyanba Pakhang scored one goal each in the 0.59, 6.37 and 6.50 minute of the fourth chakkar.