MNS:- The 10th edition of the Director General Assam Rifles Cup State Equestrian Championship and the 4th IGAR (South) Junior Equestrian Championship was kicked off in a glittering inaugural ceremony at the Polo Ground, Imphal on 19 Jan 2013. In all 12 teams containing over 100 riders in senior, junior and young girls category from 12 different esteemed clubs are participating in the championship. Brigadier M K Das, SM** Commander 9 Sector Assam Rifles who graced the inaugural function as the Chief Guest, said that it was an opportune moment to meet the riders and the sports enthusiast from different section of the society. He added that the championship is aimed at encouraging the game of Polo and Equestrian to discover hidden talents in a sport which is said to have originated from the state of Manipur. Dr. S Joy Kumar, President, Manipur Equestrian association and N Shyamananda Singh, IPS (Retd), Vice President, Manipur Olympic Association also attended the inaugural function as presidium members. The function showcased the rich and varied cultural heritage of the state with traditional receptions. The Flag hoisting ceremony was followed by a March Past of the participating teams.
The equestrian events are scheduled in a span of 04 days and include events like Tent Pegging (Team), Tent Pegging (Individual) in senior and junior categories with individual show jumping in all the three categories. The tournament has grown from strength to strength with the participants increasing every year. The Championship has now emerged as an annual mega event contested by Equestrian enthusiasts from length and breadth of Manipur.
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