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The 9th Manipur Polo International 2015 organized as part of the Sangai Festival concluded today at the Imphal Polo Ground. The last day witnessed final match between USA and India. Team USA clinched champion title after defeating India in extra chakra as both team could not scores.
A formal function organized in the closing was attended by Chief Minister of Manipur O.Ibobi Singh, MLA O. Landoni, Social Welfare Minister Ak Mirabai, Panchayat Raj Minister and other special invitees. A cash Prize of Rs 1 lakh along with a trophy was awarded to USA. While India was awarded a cash prize of Rs 50,000 along with a trophy.
In the extra chukra the USA win the match by 5 -4 score as both the team has level the score as 4 each in the forth chukra.
