IMPHAL, 10 Feb: The Directorate General Assam Rifles – Men and Women Polo Championship 2025, concluded at the historic MapalKangjeibung Polo Ground here on 8 February. The tournament that commenced on 20 January brought together 27 men’s polo teams and 5 women’s polo teams from across the Manipur state.
The polo championship was organized by the Assam Rifles in collaboration with the All Manipur Polo Association (AMPA). The final matches were played on 8 Feb amidst the presence of a huge gathering of over 4000 polo enthusiasts, who came together to celebrate the sport deeply rooted in Manipur’s heritage.
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh alongwith Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, director general of Assam Rifles and AMPA president Dr. Konsam Saratchandra Singh had attended the event.
The Assam Rifles Mahila polo team secured the championship title against Linthoinganbi Kangjei Lup with a score of 6-4. In the men’s final match played between Manipur Police Sports Club (MPSC) Team B and X Polo Club, the former emerged victorious with a score of 7-6.
The winners of both categories were awarded a trophy along with cash prize of ?50,000/- each, while the runners-up received trophy along with cash award of ?40,000/- each. Best Discipline Teams along with Best Player and Pony in both the categories were also awarded with ?10,000/- as cash prizes.
