The famous sport of polo is better known as Sagol Kangjei in Manipur. The words Sagol Kangjei are derived from Sagol which means pony / horse, kang which is a circular object like and ball and jei is the stick for hitting the object. In this game, 7 players represent one team; all of them have to ride on the ponies. For the people of Manipur, polo epitomizes their traditional legacy and so constant endeavours are being made to make sure that standard of the game remains high.

Different player positions in polo are as follows:
a) Pun - Ngak (Full back)
b) Pun - Ngakchun (Half back)
c) Pulluk (Left wing)
d) Langjei (Centre)
e) Pulluk (Right wing)
f) Pun Jen (Inner)
g) Pun - Jenchun (Inner)

Unlike some other game sports like soccer and hockey, there are no goal posts in polo. Instead there are goal lines drawn as the ends points on both sides. A goal is scored when the white ball being used passes the goal line. The wood stick used for hitting the ball is approximately 4 ft in length while the ball is of 3 1/2" diameter and is prepared from bamboo root. The protection gear used includes a chin - strap, a turban, leg guards etc. Polo is played between the month of Mera (September / October) and Ingen (June / July) - this duration is also known as the Manipuri month.