IMPHAL, Feb 16: Imphal Riding Club edge out Chingkhei Hunba Polo Club(B) by 5-1 goals victory to move into the second round of the 3rd 57 Mountain Division Polo Tournament 2012 which got underway at Imphal Pologround.
Imphal Riding Club clicked as a team but Prakash Bhandari shines as he struck all the goals for his team with ease. However the Chingkhei Hunba Polo Club had to blame themselves as most of hits lacked direction for the exit today.
Prakash Bhandari skillful ride saw him getting his team first goal in the first chukker and later displayed more grit and determination as he strike three more goals in the second chukker for the huge 4 goals lead.
However the Chingkhei Hunba Polo Club got theirs lucky break as N Pravin Singh he push home his team lone goal to tail by 1-4 goals.
Chingkhei Hunba Polo Club push up theirs tempo in the third chukker but Imphal Riding Club riders fended off well to deny nay goals in the chukker. But in the last chukker, Prakash Bhandari proved himself once again as he hits home the fifth winning goal to move into the second round.
It can be mentioned that twelve teams are participating in the polo tournament which is being sponsered by 57 Mountain Division and organised by Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association.
In tomorrow matches, Chingkehi Hunba Polo Club(A) will meet New Star Polo Club in the first ground while Manipur Police Sports Club(B) will take on Kangchup Road Youth Physicial Sporting Association.
Brig KB Chand, Deputy GOC, 57 Mountain Division graced the inaugural function along with others dignatories which was marked by march past by the participating teams.