The Marjing Polo Statue is 122 feet (37 m) tall.[15][6] The cost of construction of the statue is ₹39 crore (US$4.7 million).[5][16]
The gigantic polo statue stands above a pedestal of a three-storey building, with recreational facilities.[14]
The statue's inner structure is made of steel and its outer surface is covered by bronze. Its design is prepared by Professor Somnath Ghose of Jadavpur University.[3][4]
Previously, during January-April 2016, the Government of Manipur planned to build the statue with a height of 160 feet (49 m) at the construction cost of ₹12 crore (equivalent to ₹17 crore or US$2.1 million in 2023).[17][8]
Prior to the construction of the statue, a roadway was made up to the base of the place where the statue was to be built, for which permission was granted to the construction team by the Ministry of Environment and Forest.[3][4]
"It is believed that Sagol Kangjei, the modern-day Polo game originated in Manipur. Today, inaugurated a 122 feet Marjing polo statue at the Marjing Polo Complex in Imphal. This will surely take the legacy forward and inspire more youngsters toward the game."
Nongthombam Biren, the Chief Minister of Manipur, said that the 122 feet tall Marjing polo statue will "highlight the significance of the birthplace of Polo and revive the glory of Manipur".[18][19]He also stressed the significance of the statue, being the tallest and the biggest polo statue, inaugurated in recognition of Sagol Kangjei, Sagol Lanmi (Meitei for 'cavalry'), Arambai, etc.[20]
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^ a b c"Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 21 development projects worth Rs. 1,311 crore at Moirang, Manipur today". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 10 January 2023. Shri Amit Shah inaugurated Medical College of worth Rs. 46 Crore at Churachandpur and unveils 122 feet tall Marjing polo statue of worth Rs. 39 crore
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^ a b"Construction Of Much-Awaited 120-Ft-Tall Effigy Of 'Sagol Kangjei' Completed; Upholds Historical Significance Of Polo Sport". Northeast Today. 17 November 2022. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
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^ a b"120 feet Polo Statue to be Build [sic] in Manipur, the Birthplace of the Sport". News18. 5 July 2022. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
^ a b"Amit Shah inaugurates 122-feet-high Marjing Polo Statue in Manipur". ANI News. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
^"Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 21 development projects at Manipur today - NE India Broadcast". 6 January 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
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