Manipur Polo International 2016

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2016 Manipur Polo International
Tournament details
Host country India
Venue(s)Imphal Polo Ground (in Imphal host cities)
Final positions
Champions  Australia
Runner-up  India
Third place  United States
Tournament statistics
Matches playedPolo (Sagol Kangjei)
2015
2017

Manipur Polo International 2016 or 10th Manipur International Polo Tournament is a Polo Tournament that was held in Imphal, Manipur. It was organised in Mapal Kangjeibung (Imphal Polo Ground), the oldest polo ground in the world. [1][2][3][4][5] Australia won the trophy after defeating India-B team (Manipur team) by 7-6 goals. USA won the third place by beating England by 7-6 goals.[6][7][8]

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References[change | change source]

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  5. "International Polo begins in Imphal". easternmirrornagaland.com.
  6. ANI (2016-11-30). "Australia down India-B to win 10th Manipur Int. Polo tournament". Business Standard India. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
  7. "10th Manipur International Polo tournament Australia down England to enter final – Manipur News". Retrieved 2022-03-05.
  8. "USA DEFEATS ENGLAND 7-6; SECURES THIRD PLACE IN THE 10TH MANIPUR POLO INTERNATIONAL INVITATIONAL". United States Polo Association®. Retrieved 2022-03-05.