The sport, also known as Manipuri polo, is a predecessor of modern international polo. Marjing Polo Statue, the world's tallest statue of a polo player, dedicated to Meitei polo deity Marjing, built in the sport's birthplace, shown during the G20 summit. [3]

Manipur's indigenous sport, Sagol Kangjei is believed to have laid the foundations of modern-day polo. For more such historic tales about sports, watch the new season of It Happens Only in...

Jan 6, 2023 · It is believed that Sagol Kangjei, the modern-day Polo game originated in Manipur. Today, inaugurated a 122 feet Marjing polo statue at the Marjing Polo Complex in Imphal. This will surely take the legacy forward and inspire more youngsters toward the game.

The Marjing Polo Complex (Meitei: Ibudhou Marjing Khubham) is a sports complex dedicated to ancient Meitei deity Marjing, Sagol Kangjei (Meitei for 'polo') and Meitei horse (Manipuri pony), built in the hilltop of the Heingang Ching, the sacred abode of God Marjing, located in Heingang, Imphal East district, Kangleipak (Meitei for 'Manipur').

Manipur International Polo or Manipur Polo International is an annual international polo sports competition organised in Imphal, the capital city of Manipur. [1] The main venue is Imphal Polo Ground (Meitei: Mapal Kangjeibung), the oldest pologround in the world. [2]

Oct 23, 2024 · Polo, the thrilling sport of kings, is often associated with elite horse riders and grand stadiums, but did you know that its roots lie in the lush landscapes of Manipur? Known locally as Sagol Kangjei, this traditional Manipuri sport is …

Mar 25, 2019 · The Imphal Polo Ground in Imphal, Manipur, is known as the world's oldest polo ground. But where exactly did the sport of polo come from?

Reflecting a legacy of sports enthusiasm, Sagol Kangjei continues to promote the state of Manipur as a powerhouse of Indian sports. Manung Kangjeibung, one of the most ancient polo grounds in the world, located inside the Kangla Fort in Manipur.

Manipur has polo not just among the mortals but also has Marjing, who is considered the God of polo and features a pony as his carrier. Moreover, the Lai-Haraoba festival of the state depicts the life and times of Khori-phaba, the polo-playing god of sports.

Jan 18, 2025 · Modern-day polo, with its very British associations, finds roots in the northeastern state of Manipur in India. In early modern Manipur, sagol kangjei, or horse hockey, was a popular royal...