IMPHAL, THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2020 Men's State Polo Tournament I League 2019-20 NYPC in last 8 after 7-6 win against MPSC-A NEROCA FC go down 2-3 to Punjab FC Singh and Ronald Singh. by heading the ball into the By Our Sports Reporter Samadon Ayangbam will The visitors broke the net from ’s take on Khurai Polo Club for deadlock as early as the free-kick. IMPHAL, Jan 29: Nagamapal a place in the quarter final on fourth minute of the match Both teams looked hungry Youth Polo Club (NYPC), January 31. when Varun Thkochom for a third goal and took an defeated MPSC-A 7-6 with a Meanwhile in the last flicked the ball into the net attacking approach as the sec- 5th chukker winner from M match of the third day, from Pritam Singh’s corner. ond half resumed. It was an Chaoba in a keenly contested MPSC-C crushed San Polo Varun was quick to react in- end to end game throughout match to seal a spot in the last 8 Club 14-1 as M Jawan shone side the box as he flicked the the second half but neither round of the 36th Men's State with five goals. ball from the first post. team was able to penetrate. Polo Tournament 2020 at MPSC-C dominated San Debutant Philip Adjah In the 68th minute, Samuel Mapal Kangjeibung today. PC the game throughout and then doubled the lead for the Shadap attempted a shot from The third day also saw took a comfortable 5-0 lead in Manipuri in the 20th minute distance but unfortunately, Samadon Ayangba beat MPC the in the opening chukker from a counter-attack. The the ball hit the far post and 7-2 and MPSC-C crush San with M Jawan scoring a tre- former Mohammedan Sport- went away. Polo Club (SPC) 14-1 to ble and Kh Dinesh and S ing striker ran down the Aser Dipanda finally net- advance to second round of Arun adding up a goal each. middle from a counter-attack ted the winning goal and this knock out tournament. second and third goal. M Tiken and doubles from The second chukker also and lobbed the ball over completed his hat-trick in the The first match went neck Chaoba was the lone scorer Abung and Girimohan. saw MPSC-C pump in three Kiran Chembzong. 89th minute from a counter- and neck first match and a for NYPC in this chukker. Samadon Ayangbam led goals as M Jawan completed The hosts were quick to attack. The Punjab custodian blunder by MPSC-A proved NYPC however made a the first chukker 3-0 with his haul of 5 goals by adding respond as Aser Dipanda had sent a long goal-kick them costly as NYPC fought fine comeback to overturn the Tiken opening the account and twice after S Veiking fetched LUDHIANA, Jan 29 Adjah (20') scored the conso- pulled one back for the hosts which went straight to back to draw level in the fourth lead with M Chaoba and Girimohon scoring his two his first goal. lation goals for the visitors. in the 27th minute. Punjab Dipanda. The Cameroonian chukker before the game was Bishorjit chipping in a goal goals. Abung and Tiken MPSC-C carried forward Punjab FC made a dramatic Yan Law made two won a free-kick after Siam received the ball, went past decided in the fifth chukker. each in the fourth chukker added a goal each to extend the onslaught in the 3rd comeback to beat NEROCA changes in the Punjab FC Hanghal had brought down Ousmane Diawara and lobbed The first chukker ended goal- before Y Binoy struck anoher Samadon Ayangba's lead in chukker as S Veiking com- FC 3-2 in their 10th match of the lineup. Danilo Quipapa and Cavin Lobo just outside the the ball into the net. less despite cautious efforts latter in the 6th minute and the second chukker but MPC pleted his double and Th I-League 2019-20 season on Yumnam Raju were replaced box. The Cameroonian found Yan Law's side moved up from both ends and they were made it 6-6 forcing the game fought back and pulled two Ranjit and S Abungcha Wednesday at the Guru Nanak by Nirmal Chetri and the back of the net with a to the second position in the locked at 2-2 till halfway as to continue with a fifth goals back through Th Robert scored two goals each. Stadium, Ludhiana. Munmun Timothy Lugun. curling free-kick. league table with 17 points M Chaoba and Bilam scored chukker (Golden Goal). to make it 2-5. San Polo Club which were Aser Dipanda Dicka Gift Raikhan too made two At the stroke of half time, from 10 matches. The one each for NYPC while Just 38 seconds into the MPC's comeback however reeling under huge pressure scored a hat-trick (27', 43' changes in the NEROCA Yan Law’s men restored par- Manipuri club, on the other MPSC-A's M Surjit and S last chukker, NYPC's M proved to be a flash in the since the beginning of the and 89') to seal a memorable starting XI. Ousmane ity in the game once again hand, remained on the eighth Bimol found the target. Chaoba scored his fourth and pan as dominant Samadon game however grabbed a con- win for the home side. Varun Diawara and debutant Philip from a free-kick. Aser position with eight points MPSC-A led 5-4 till the the winning goal to end the Ayangba fetched another two solation goal through K Thokchom (4') and Philip Adjah replaced Dhananjoy Dipanda completed his brace from nine games. Goal.com third chukker even though match 7-6 in their favour. goals, one off Tiken in the Krishnakanta Meitei before they conceded an own goal The second match saw third chukker and the last off MPSC-C's S Abungcha com- early as Y Binoy struck once Samadon Ayangba thrash Abung in the final chukker, pleted his treble and wrapped while S Bimol scored his MPC riding on treble by to finish the game 7-2. up the game 14-1. TRAU post 10 wicket win against ESU Kh Malemnganba beats H Bhaskar in as PTRC hammer KCDO by 261 runs By Our Sports Reporter KCDO's Kenneth claimed two wickets in the first in- State Invitation Boxing C'ship IMPHAL, Jan 29 : TRAU nings while Ringku, Nganba notched up a comfortable 10 and Manglemba picked up a By Our Sports Reporter Chinglensana and wicket win against ESU in the wicket each before their em- Leichombam Lamnganba 2nd MNCA U-16 Boys barrassing breakdown with IMPHAL, Jan 29 : Khaidem overcame Konjengbam Naorem Rajningthou Singh just 16 runs in the chase as Malemnganba got the better of Robertson. Memorial Trophy 2020 today Jotin of PTRC wreaked Huidrom Bhasker in a youth Mayengbam Kishan Singh as PTRC, Patsoi clinched an havoc across their batting line and elite men's 60 kg class at the also moved into the next stage emphatic 261 run victory up by claiming 8 wickets Manipur State Invitation as he beat Serto Maxwell in a against KCDO, Kongpal in alone off 6 overs and Joyraj Boxing Championship which is 52 kg category bout. Laishram another league round (Group managed the other two wick- underway at Boxing Ring Luhenba and Longjam A) clash. ets to set up the huge win. Khuman Lampak under the Samsom too made their way At Model Hr Secondary 6 batsmen of KCDO in- supervision of Manipur to next round in the junior and Oriental College Ground, cluding the two openers went Amateur Boxing Association. boys' 54 kg events. TRAU chased down 83 runs out on ducks and Nirson with The day also saw Advancing to the next stage target set by ESU just 11.2 5 runs was the top scorer for Boichandra Baite beat Kh of the junior boys' 57 kg cat- overs without losing any the team. , Kaminthang egory today were Konjengbam wicket to earn their second Eventually, Jotin was ad- Kipgen down Laishram Roshan, Yulung Eraingam and win of the tournament. judged man of the match. Johnny and M Robinson Laitonjam Robert. Chinglemba ESU which won and The win (third) lifted overcome Lairikyengbam Moirangthem also entered the elected to bat first, managed a Aditya finished with best Somokanta's knock of 10 and PTRC to second place in Atikus Singh in the same next round of the junior boys' meagre 82 runs total losing bowling figure of 3 wickets 37 runs respectively making Group A table with 12 points weight and age category. 60 kg event beating Heikrujam berths. Angouton Nongmaithem, all the wickets in 18.3 overs in 2.3 overs giving 5 runs in the chase complete in just off 4 matches as TRAU con- Junior Boys' bouts Stalin today. In the youth and elite men's Ngangom Sunil and as Aditya, Indrakumar and this innings and was latter 11.2 overs. tinued to struggle at fifth place In the junior boys 48 kg Youth and Elite Men's 56 kg category bouts, Rahul Ningthoujam Boynao defeated Ronak shone in TRAU's named man of the match while Elsewhere at with 8 points from two wins bouts held today, Ngamba bouts Kumar, Moirangthem Thoiba, their respective rivals to earn bowling. Rohit with 15 runs Indrakumar and Ronak Luwangpokpa Cricket in 5 matches. Longjam beat Nandeibam Hawaibam Ronel secured Nameirakpam Priyobarta and next round berths. off 9 balls and Jenit with 13 claimed two wickets each. ground, KCDO had to rue Thursday Matches Rohit, H Nilakanta beat win against Lolen Nokcha in Nawang Laitonjam secured Sub-Junior Girls runs were the only ESU bats- Zenith and Rojit too made their decision to field first as CYCLONE vs CRAU at Thokchom Naobi and Kusum the lone youth and elite men's wins to earn next stage berths In the sub-junior girls' 40 men who made double digit their names on the scoresheet Jotin hit an unbeaten ton with Luwangpokpa Cricket Yasin outlasted Keisham 49 kg event staged today while Lairenmayum Nikhesh, bouts of the third day, score in this innings while by picking up a wicket apiece. 119 runs off 61 balls after Ground Deven Singh to advance to while in the 52 kg bouts, Myson Moirangthem, Angom Kimhoinei Telen overcame others including the openers The chase was easy as Joyraj's knock of 79 runs in PTCC vs RCA at Model next stage of the competition. Pebam Suranjoy, Sanjram Rakesh Singh and Ngangom Lakhsmi while got off the crease scoring ESU provided 32 runs extra 55 balls to help PTRC post a Hr Secondary School and Meanwhile in the junior Suresh, Nongthombam Ningthoujam Khambaton Laishram Phonia Devi saw below 10 or no run at all. besides Apanba and huge total of 277 runs for 5. Oriental College ground. boys' 50 kg bouts, Amarjit and Heikrujam move to the next round of the off Sneha Chanu to seal their Ningthoujam Somananda de- Bhimjit Singh emerged victo- 64 kg category. Meanwhile in place in the next stage of the feated Ningthoujam rious to seal their next round the 69 kg category bouts, competition. 64th Master Badminton C'ship Separate AC call CFA thrash YWC 5-0 reverberates at sports meet Al Ameen, TCMDC prevail in Heibok Trophy RK Miranda clinches 35+ women's singles title Mungchan Zimik to set up final date Rekha as they eased to a 21- , Jan 29 : The ets. 5, 21-14 win against Ibemcha Zingtun Sana of SCCC enjoyed a 4 wicket haul with TYWO Mutum and Phalneilhing Mate Longphang, TNZL (Western while Borish claimed two wicket before they By Our Sports Reporter in the final. Villages Association) of were bowled out at 119 runs in 19.2 overs in Mixed doubles title for Ukhrul has voiced the demand reply. IMPHAL, Jan 29 : Classic above 40 years went to L for an additional seat in the Sandeep (30) and Ulenyai (24) made sig- Football Academy (CFA), Krishnakumar Singh and Manipur Legislative nificant contributions in the chase which saw Chingmeirong trounced YWC, Hoichong Khongsai as they Assembly. Al Ameen's Noushad pick up five wickets Thambalkhong by 5-0 goals in secured a 21-18, 21-13 win This demand was put up while Nasir pile up the misery on their rivals the second semi-final match of against N Sanayaima and when Outer Parliamentary by claiming two wickets in 1.2 overs. the Nahakpam Apabi Memorial Joychee Nianglunching pair MP Dr Lorho Pfoze visited Noushad was latter adjudged man of the Third Division Football in the final today. In the men's Ukhrul today at the Tangkhul match. Meanwhile in the Group A league Tournament today to set up the doubles for above 65 years' Naga Zingtun Longphang an- match, TCMDC earned a 6 wicket win against final date with TYWO, Takhel. final, H Parun Singh and N nual Sports cum Cultural PTCC after the latter team set up a target of CFA started the game Rajen paired up well to beat Festival. The Chairman of 129 runs for all wickets down in their quota slowly and took a 1-0 lead Ayekpam Ibohal and RS Abel TNZL, Mangang Raman said of 20 overs. thanks to 34th minute strike 21-7, 21-8 to earn the top that the delimitation exercise Kenjit (35) made the most of the run for by Tongmensei before pump- honour while Ch Bimol Singh in Manipur is likely to held PTCC after they won the toss and chose to bat ing in four goals and By Our Sports Reporter Badminton Association. and L Kumar won the men's very soon and which the MP first while Champion added 21 runs to ensure completed the 5-0 rout of RK Miranda earned the doubles title for above 60 himself would supervise the a total of 128 runs. YWC at their home ground IMPHAL, Jan 29 : RK title of the above 35 years years without breaking any whole exercise. By Our Sports Reporter TCMDC's Nganthoi and Dhanashyam at Thambalkhong. Serto Miranda has claimed the above women's singles title today by sweat as KT Solomon and He further said that peo- picked up two wickets each in this innings Womeilen doubled the ad- 35 years women's singles title overwhelming Jayshree Kaihrii did not turn up for the ple of west villages in Ukhrul IMPHAL, Jan 29 : Al-Ameen and TCMDC before Dhanashyam blazed off a 28 ball 51 vantage in the 39th minute at the 64th State Master Ninglunching 21-4, 21-6 in final match. The final line up yearn for a separate Western emerged victorious in today's matches of the and helped in completing the chase in 17.2 after CFA shifted gears as Badminton Championship the final today. of singles and doubles com- Tangkhul villages Assembly ongoing 3rd Heibok T-20 Cricket Tournament. overs with 6 wickets left to spare. they entered the second half 2020 being held at Indoor RK Miranda went on to petitions of other age Constituency. In the first match of the day (Group B), Al Nganthoi too played his part well in the before H Tomba made it 3-0 Stadium, DM College Campus claim the above 35 years categories were also com- Raman went on to state Ameen completed their treble by beating chase by adding up 37 runs off 39 balls. in the 59th minute with a under the aegis of Manipur women's title along with A pleted today. that the Western villages of SCCC, Singjamei by 24 runs. PTCC's Kenjit claimed 2 wickets in this clinical strike. have adequate Al Ameen, after winning the toss and innings while Dominic managed a single in a Sanjalen then made it 4-0 population electorals for an opting to bat first rode on Safwon (38), losing cause. in the 70th minute as YWC Assembly seat. Local Coun- Mustaque (31) and Noushad (28) to post a Dhanashyam was eventually named man of hardly resisted and S Sachin Ratanbala strikes twice to help KRYPHSA cillor Thuingahan Pheirim target of 144 runs for SCCC losing 7 wick- the match. fired home the final nail dur- said that Western villages of ing the stoppage time Ukhrul district were carved (70+4'). stun defending champions Sethu out and added to Ukhrul and Dangmei Grace’s mazy run, quisitely placed her effort to Assembly Constitu- Ward No 3 vs Ward No 9 in KIWT football semi-final Thiem slays nemesis BENGALURU, Jan 29 encies. semi-finals played this morn- Hahao in the 11th minute which was well-read by the the keeper’s bottom left, from Our Correspondent KRYPHSA FC registered a veteran time and again. outside the box. Visiting MP who attended ing, Ward No 14 defeated and 31st minute respectively. Nadal to reach as the chief guest inaugurated KANGPOKPI, Jan 29: As Ward No 17 (20-25, 25-10, In the veteran semi-final stunning 2-0 victory over Speaking of Grace, the Sethu came out all guns defending champions Sethu FC IX Tangkhul Naga Zingtun the quarterfinals of men’s 25-09, 25-24) while Ward No round robin league, Ward No Australian Open semis Kryphsa skipper deserves blazing in the second half but Longphang annual Sports in their Hero Indian Women’s credit for making the starting the wind in their sails was football and semi-finals of both 8 defeated Ward No 3 (A) 1 had another win 2-1 over MELBOURNE, Jan 29 cum Cultural Festival at men’s and women’s volleyball (25-17, 22-25, 20-25, 25-20, Ward No 3 to book a final League (IWL) group fixture at eleven, after having picked up subdued at the hour mark. the Bangalore Football Stadium Tanrui village ground under of the ongoing 16 th Kanggui 15-25). berth. Paokai and Len Dominic Thiem ended six years a horrendous injury during Kryphsha FC pulled off a LM block, Ukhrul District. Inter Ward Tournament 2020 In the main football quar- Doungel scored in the 11th of Grand Slam frustration on Tuesday (January 28, 2020). the Hero IWL opener, fol- textbook training ground free- Ratanbala Devi scored in He said that annual sports ended at Brig M Thomas ter-finals, Satginlen hattrick in minute and 39th minute while against Rafa Nadal on lowing a nasty collision with kick from just outside the box. and cultural activities for the Ground, Kangpokpi DHQs. the 27th , 34th and 54th min- Benjamin pulled back in the Wednesday with a seismic 7- either half to wrap up the Kickstart FC goalkeeper With two volunteers, Anju three points, leaving the cham- 34 western villages to be one, Ward No 13, Ward No 8, utes and Paokap and 27th minute. 6(3) 7-6(4) 4-6 7-6(6) upset that Rashmi Kumari. Tamang and Ratanbala Devi at each one to become good citi- Ward No 9 and Ward No 17 Seiminlen goals in the 70th Tomorrow booked his maiden Australian pions contemplating and The game seemed to be the end of it, the former feinted wounded. zens is noted. sailed through to the semi-fi- and 73rd minute respectively Ward No 8 vs Ward No Open semi-final and rocked the headed towards half-time her attempt, which prompted He urged the people to lis- nals in the main category gave Ward No 9 an easy 5-0 17 (first semi-final match old guard of men’s tennis. Sethu, however, had the goalless, but Grace had other the Sethu wall to commit, leav- ten to the voice of the one while Ward No 1 entered the win over Ward No 10. main category), Ward No 13 After pulling off a nerve- better of the exchanges in the ideas. In the second minute of ing Ratanbala with a clear who call each one of us. final both in under-13 and In the second quarter-final vs Ward No 9 (second semi- shredding win that quashed nascent stages but Kryphsa first-half stoppage time, the sight on goal, and clinical as The nine days sports cum veteran category. match, Gouneo own goal in final). doubts about his prowess on slowly caught up with the Indian international disposed ever, she made no mistake. cultural festival comprise Ward No 3 will lock horns 13th minute and Lalminlen In veteran category, the hardcourts, the 26-year-old tempo. There wasn’t much to Sethu’s Sumithra in the mid- With some fine defensive soli- football, volleyball, six a-side with Ward No 10 in the men's hattrick in the 16th , 39th and last semi-final round robin Austrian will face Alexander differentiate between the two dle of the park and fed a darity, Krypsha saw out the while cultural and literary volleyball final while Ward 61st minute gave Ward No league will play between Zverev for a place in the final, sides in terms of possession. lurking Ratanbala Devi with a remainder of the game and items include quiz , youth No 14 and Ward No 8 com- 17 a dramatic 4-2 win over Ward No 3 and Ward No 9 a match-up scarcely imagina- Ashalata Devi led by ex- quick through ball. now look like the team to beat, parliament, Zingtun got Tal- pleted the final line up of the Ward No 7 as Ward No 7 and the winners will lock ble at the start of the ample, as the Sethu skipper Ashalata Devi recovered having scored six in two ent, tug of war, Bamboo women’s volleyball. could pulled back two goals horns with Ward No 1 in the tournament. thwarted danger on multiple on time and had closed down games, conceding none. Reuters AIFF Media Team climbing, Lungchan laa and In the women’s volleyball through Lunjangam and final. occasions, most notably from Ratanbala, but the latter ex- folk dance.