Sagol Kangjei : The Traditional Manipuri Polo

Recently, Union Home Minister inaugurated a 122-foot-high Sagol Kangjei (Polo) Statue at the Ibudhou Marjing complex at Heingang in Imphal.

About Sagol Kangjei

  • It is an ancient traditional form of the modern polo, which was played in Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak) since 3100 BC till present.
  • It was reproduced into a formal sports form by King Ningthou Kangba, of Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak).

History

  • Sagol Kangjei is the name of the game of polo played in Manipur. According to Kangjeiron Purana, polo was first played in Manipur, and therefore, it got the name Sagol Kangjei, which is derived from the ....
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