IMPHAL, Jan 16 - Manipur is set to organise the 4th edition of Manipur Statehood Day Women�s Polo Tournament at Mapal Kangjabung here from tomorrow.
The All Manipur Polo Association (AMPA), the oldest polo association in the state, is organising the tournament under the sponsorship of Manipur Tourism department to promote women polo in the country.
Speaking to media this afternoon, Director W Ibohal of Manipur Tourism department said this year�s edition of the tournament will feature teams from the USA, Canada, Argentina, Kenya, Indian Polo Association and host Manipur State team and they will compete for the winner�s title in the five-day competition. Kenya are the defending champions while Canada is participating for the first time. �We initiated to organise such tourney as we wanted to promote the women polo like that of men�s polo since 1993,� said president of AMPA Dr K Saratchandra.
