Question

Sagol Kangjei, an indigenous game of Manipur is similar to the modern day sports of:
1. cricket
2. polo
3. hockey
4. boxing

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : polo

The correct answer is polo.

• The Sagol Kangjei has been adapted and adopted by the international enthusiasts of the game as Polo and now it's being played worldwide.
• Today, the world has accepted that the game of Polo originated from Manipur.
• The Manipuri Polo is played with seven players (on each side) who mount and ride ponies, which are usually 4/5 feet in height. Each player is fitted with a Polo-stick made of bamboo root.

• Yubi Lakpi is Manipuri Rugby.
  •  “Yubi” in Manipur means coconut and “Lakpi” means snatching.
• In Manipur, Hiyang Tannaba is Boat Race.
  • It is generally held in November at Thangapat (Moat). The boats called Hiyang Hiren are regarded to be invested with spiritual powers and the game is associated with religious rites.
• Mukna is Manipuri Wrestling.
  • The game is the Manipuri style of wrestling played between two male rivals for a trial of strength by sheer physical strength and skill.

• Cricket originated in South England.
• The modern game of hockey emerged in England in the mid-18th century.
• Boxing originated in Egypt.
  • This sport was introduced to the ancient Olympic Games by the Greeks in the late 7th century BC.