Imphal (Manipur), Jan. 23 -- : The fifth edition of Manipur Statehood Day Women's Polo Tournament under the theme 'Save Pony, Save Polo' concluded on Wednesday here.
India's only women polo tournament commenced on January 16 and concluded on January 22. It is a part of Manipur Tourism's campaign to save the unique and endangered Manipuri Pony and also to promote Polo Tourism in Manipur, the birthplace of Modern Polo.
The tournament concluded recently at Mapal Kangjeibung which is the oldest living polo ground in the world.
"I am happy that the state government has taken this step...It indeed is a very good step taken to preserve these very rare ponies," Manipur Governor, Najma Heptulla said.
The women polo tournament was organised by ...