Thoubal wins polo Championsip

Imphal: Thoubal District Polo Association lifted the champion’s trophy defeating Chingkhei Hunba Polo Club (A) 6-1 in the final of the 26th Manipur State Level Polo Tournament at Imphal Polo ground here on Monday, says our sports correspondent.The Thoubal riders showed their grit from the very first chukker, striking home four goals. Chingkhei Hunba, however, came up with a goal in the second chukker.The third chukker saw Thoubal strike home two more goals to seal the proceedings.

Course

Imphal: A 15-day residential AFC ‘C’ Coaching Certificate Course commenced at the Vision India Project Manipur office at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex on Monday. Twenty-two participants, including two from Sikkim, one from Assam, one from Delhi and 18 from Manipur are attending the course.

Tiddim prevail

Imphal: Tiddim Road Unique Gamy Players Union defeated Youth Welfare Club, Thambalkhong, by 2-1 goals in a match of the 3rd Manipur State League played at Eastern Sporting Union, Wangkhei ground, on Monday. In another league match today, United Sporting Association overpowered New Lamka Youth Club by 4-1 goals.