India won England by 14-3 in today’s first ground match in the 9th Manipur Polo International in connection with the ongoing Sangai Festival.
While delivering his Chief Guest speech during the occasion, O Nabakishore, Chief Secretary, Government of Manipur said the government is very much concern over the decrease in Pony population in the state. He said the decrease in population is due to the loss of grazing fields on time to time.
Nabakishore assured that the Government is ever ready to extend any short of helping hand in improving the present situation.
He further added that this kind of tournament will boost the game of Polo which ultimately will lead to improve the situation of Pony, the very precious horse species available only in Manipur.
P M Goud, Additional DGP, Nidhi Mani Tripathi, Secretary, Tourism, Government of Manipur also witnessed the entire game.
Polo: India won England by 14-3
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