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After a two-year pause, the Manipur Polo International tournament is set to return to Mapal Kangjeibung, the world’s oldest polo ground, bringing renewed energy to the state’s sporting and tourism landscape. Organized by the Manipur Horse Riding & Polo Association (MHRPA), the 15th edition of the tournament will be held from November 22 to 29,…
Manipur’s government plans to enlarge the annual Sangai Festival and give a bigger platform to polo (Sagol Kāngjei) as a distinctive cultural and tourism asset. The move aims to attract more visitors, revive local arts and crafts, and brand Manipur internationally by highlighting its unique traditions — including the Manipuri pony and the island-home of…
📰 News Summary On April 18, 2025, Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey, accompanied by the First Lady, graced the closing ceremony of the 31st Governor’s Cup Invitation Polo Tournament and the 20th Governor’s Cup Women’s Polo Tournament at the historic Imphal Polo Ground (Mapal Kangjeibung). The Governor witnessed the thrilling final matches of both tournaments, which…
Summary Manipur’s Chief Minister, N. Biren Singh, has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to restoring peace following the ethnic violence that erupted in May 2023, resulting in over 250 fatalities and displacing thousands. At the closing ceremony of the DGAR Men & Women Polo Championship 2025, Singh lauded the efforts of the Army and Assam Rifles…