Manipur News

IMPHAL, April 15: A national level sports climbing training course will be held at Badami, Karnataka from April 19 till May 1. A press release by Ph. Chandrakumar Sharma, Hony. Secretary of the Manipur Moutaineering and Trekking Association (MMTA). Kangujam Surjit Singh, Amon Pushpakanta and Lamabam Muhindro in junior categories and Takhellambam Inaoba Singh and Huiningsumbam Mimar Singh in the sub junior categories left Imphal today to participate in the training course.

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IMPHAL, April 15: He 1st Koijam Yaima Singh Memorial veteran league cum knockout kang tournament will commence from April 24 at the kangshang of Ibudhou Wangbren Khanachaoba Kang Committee.

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IMPHAL, April 15: Khurai Polo Club lifted the 21st Governor`™s Cup Invitation Polo Tournament held at Mapal Kangjeibung in the final match held today.

Khurai Polo Club`™s P. Jotin sealed the fate of MPSC by scoring nine of the ten goals that his team scored against MPSC. The score was leveled 6-6 at half time but MPSC failed to add more goals to their score. MPSC scored four more goals in the second half to defeat MPSC by 10-6 and lift the trophy.

Governor Gurbachan Singh in his speech at the closing function of the final today stated that organizing of sports championships and tournaments provides an opportunity to the participating players to showcause their talents and generate the spirit of sportsmanship and healthy competition besides popularizing the game. He said that this in turn helps in promoting the feeling of brotherhood, friendship and oneness, doing away with the caste, creed and religion which ultimately strengthens the national unity and integrity.

Further stating that Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association (MHRPA) has organized polo tournaments over the years by educating the young Manipuris of the need of preserving polo as a sport and taking it up as a profession. He praised MHRPA for making continuous development and promotion of polo. Stressing the need to t preserve and find a habitat for Manipuri polo as the population of Manipuri pony has decreased to a very alarming figure.

`We need to safeguard our ponies and allow them to grow by increasing their population, for preservation and development of polo in the state. The development of pony is highly essential for the development of pony, which is the state game of Manipur. The game of pony has been patronized by the state throughout its history` the Governor said.

He further expressed the need of the state government to help in accelerating the movements of polo associations and take up necessary actions to promote the game of polo, which is the cultural heritage of Manipur and can become a major attraction for tourists to come to Manipur thereby developing and promoting tourism industry in the state.

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IMPHAL, April 13:  In today’s league matches of the 1st AMFA Women Football League for BM Singh Trophy at main stadium, Khuman Lampak held today, KRYPSA, Naoremthong beat NYTHC, Okram Chuthek 1-0 in the 1st ground and play between ESU and MPSC was a draw with scores leveled at 1-1.
KRYPSA’s lone goal of the match was scored by Y. Chandrajini in the 49th minute.
In the second ground, M. Mandakini scored in the 2nd minute of the match for ESU but Tababi of MPSC leveled the score scoring in the 15th minute.

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IMPHAL, April 13:  Khurai polo club and MPSC (B) to play in finals Khurai Polo Club beat MPSC (A) and MPSC(B) beat Singjamei Pol club in the semi final matches of the 21st Governor’s Cup played today at Mapal Kangjeibung.
In the 1st semifinal match, Khural Polo defeated MPSC (A) by 10 -2. Khurai Polo Club’s Thomson scores in 1:00, 2:50 and 6:51 of the 1st chukker. Thomson scored three more goals in the 27, 39 and 7:19 min of the second chukker. Jotin scored in 2:34 of the third chukker and a by Jotin in 1:05 min and Th. Mocha in 2:24 and 4:46 of the fourth chukker.
For MPSC (B), S. Bimol scored both the goals in 4:52 min of the first chukker and 6:50 min of the third chukker.
In the second semi final match, MPSC (B) beat Singjamei Polo club 8 -5. Goals for MPSC (B) were scored by Abung in 0.12 min, 6:38 min and T. Pradeepkumar in 3:48,6:50 min of the first chukker. T. Pradeepkumar scored one more goal in the 2:08 min of the second chukker. In the third chukker, O. Suresh scored in the 0:30 min and A. Abngcha in 0:08 and 3:02 min of the fourth chukker.
Khurai Polo Club will clash with MPSC (B) in the final of the Governor’s Cup State Level Polo Tournament on April 15.

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IMPHAL, April 13:The Manipur Handball Association will be orbanising 31st state level junior (boys and girls) under 19 hanball championship. A release by H. Manglem Singh, Hony Gen. secretary stated that all formalities by clubs should be completed by April 20.

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IMPHAL, April 13: The Manipur Chess Association in a press release today invites applications from boys and girls under 11 years of age to participate in the XXV National Under 11 (boys and girls) to be held from May 26 to June 4. Application for participation in the championship should reach the office of the chess association’s office on or before April 23.

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IMPHAL, April 12: Singjamei Polo Club beat Imphal Riding Club 8 `“ 2 in today`™s match of 21st Governor`™s club State Level Polo tournament held at Mapal Kangjeibung.

Both the teams were leveled 1-1 in the first chukker. Strongly displaying their speedy horses, Singjamei polo club scored 3 more goals in the second chukker leading 4-1. Both the teams scored a goal each in the third chukker taking the score to 5-2. S. Scoring 3 more goals all by himself, S. Girimohon sealed the fate of Imphal Riding Club taking the final score to 8-2.

For Singjamei Polo Club, S. Girimohon scored in the 6:23 min of the 1st chukker, M. Doren in 4:16 and 6:42 and P. Ojit in 5:43 min of the second chukker. M. Doren in 4:08 of the 3rd chukker and S. Girimohon in 2:52, 4:30 and 7:06 of the 4th chukker.

For Imphal Riding club, N. Ranjan scored in the 3:50 min of the 1st chukker and Prakash in 6:26 of the 3rd chukker.

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IMPHAL, April 12: YWC & Model Club beat TRAU by 7 wickets in the U14 cricket tournament held at Khuman Lampak Cricket ground today.

Winning the toss, TRAU elected to bat scoring just 97 runs after 19.2 overs. Kishan of TRAU was the highest scorer for his side scoring 16 runs in 24 balls. Jiko of YWC & Model Club took 4 wickets.

Chasing 98 for victory, YWC & Model club reached their target losing 3 wickets in 21 overs. L. Sanathoi was the highest scorer for YWC & Model Club scoring 26 in 54 balls. S. Ziko was declared man of the match for taking 4 wickets and scoring 8 runs off 15 balls.

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