IT News
Imphal, Feb 8:
The DGAR Men & Women Polo Championship 2025, which commenced on 20th January, concluded today with Chief Minister N. Biren Singh gracing the closing ceremony as chief guest.
The closing ceremony was attended by L. Susindro Meitei, CAF & PD Minister, H. Dingo, Social Welfare Minister, MLAs Soroikhaibam Rajen and Khongbantabam Ibomcha, Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, Director General of Assam Rifles and other senior officials of Assam Rifles among others.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh stated that the State Government had taken up various schemes to protect and safeguard the Manipuri pony, reiterating that modern polo originated in the state of Manipur.
He continued that a grazing ground with a span of 30 acres had been allocated at Lamphelpat. Other grazing grounds had also been developed including the one at Pangei, he added.
The Chief Minister informed that an Indigenous polo tournament namely Chief Minister’s Sagol Kangjei Championship had been started to preserve and promote Sagol Kangjei. He appreciated the Army and Assam Rifles for organizing various tournaments on polo, adding that it would play an important role in promoting polo and protecting and safeguarding Manipuri ponies. He further stressed the importance of organizing such tournaments every year.
The Chief Minister maintained that the State Government had been putting all possible efforts to restore peace and to ensure that people live together peacefully as before. He also sought support and cooperation from people in safeguarding the pony.
N. Biren Singh also honoured veteran polo players for their contribution in the field of polo during the closing ceremony.
