Which of the following is a Manipuri version of Hockey?
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Answers
The correct answer is A. Khong Kangjei.
Khong Kangjei, also called Mukna Kangjei, or only Kangjei, is a popular foot hockey game of Manipur. Being one of the indigenous games of Manipur, Khong Kangjei involves the extensive use of mukna or ethical codes that are an intriguing part of the Manipuri culture. The name Khong Kangjei finds its origin in Meitei terms, khong meaning foot, kang meaning ball and jei means to hit.
Khong Kangjei is the Manipuri version of Hockey.
Explanation:
Khong Kanjei is known as the foot hockey or Manipuri Hockey. Here Khong means the foot and Kanj means balls or round objects. This game is having 2 teams with 7 players each. Umpire would be the final decision maker.
Team has to score more goals against the opponent team. Both teams have 1 leader known as Panjeba. Hockey sticks are 4 feet long i.e. of 120 cm. Sticks are made up of bamboo roots.