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Manipur Statehood Day Women’s Polo Tournament
The Manipur Statehood Day Women’s Polo
Tournament is one of the flagship events of Manipur Tourism aimed at promoting
the state as a preferred destination for polo tourism in the world. The
tournament is organised in co-ordination with the All Manipur Polo Association
and Huntre! Equine. The pioneering showcase of international women's polo
establishes Manipur as India's ce....
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The Manipur Statehood Day Women’s Polo
Tournament is one of the flagship events of Manipur Tourism aimed at promoting
the state as a preferred destination for polo tourism in the world. The
tournament is organised in co-ordination with the All Manipur Polo Association
and Huntre! Equine. The pioneering showcase of international women's polo
establishes Manipur as India's center for women's polo. It is held every year
from 17th to 21st January to commemorate Manipur statehood Day. Manipur Tourism
presented this tournament as a fitting event in the Birthplace of Modern Polo,
in recognition of Manipur’s contribution of 2/3 of the women polo players of
India. The tournament is organized at Mapal Kangjeibung, the world’s oldest
living polo ground. The indigenous
Manipuri pony were exclusively used for the tournament. This tournament is also
a part of Manipur Tourism’s initiative to save the unique endangered Manipuri
pony and to promote Polo tourism in the State.
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Activities
Manipur Tourism presents the unique
heritage of this exotic, far-flung state in North East India. The polo players
and equestrian enthusiasts coming to the tournament will watch the games played
at Mapal Kangjeibung, the world's oldest extant polo field. During their stay,
they will also explore major tourist destinations in the state such as Loktak
Lake; Keibul Lamjao National Park– the only floating wildlife sanctuary in the
world; WW II cemeteries to pay homage to the fallen soldiers from India, UK, and
Japan in the Battle of Imphal; visit the age old Kangla Fort of the erstwhile
kingdom of Manipur; and shop for Manipur's celebrated handloom at Sana
Keithel (Nupi Keithel) or Royal Market, arguably the largest women's only
market in the world.
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Organized By
Directorate of Tourism
Deputy Director
North AOC, Imphal
03852421794
manipurtsm[at]gmail[dot]com
How to reach
The nearest airport is Imphal International Airport,
which is 7 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Jiribam Railway Station,
which is 218 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Imphal,
which is 1KMs away.
