The Manung Kangjeibung () () is an old polo field located to the south west of the citadel inside the Kangla Fort in Imphal West district of Manipur. In ancient times, only royalties and nobilities were allowed to play the game of polo () in this royal playground. It is one of the two most ancient pologrounds in the world, the other one being the .
In Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language), "manung" () means "inside" or "inner side".
The Meitei term "kÃÂngjeibung" () means pologround (polo field). Morphologically, the word "kÃÂngâÂÂjeiâÂÂbung" can be divided into three roots, "kÃÂng", "jei" and "bung", meaning "a round/spherical object", "stick" and "mound" respectively. The Meitei term for stick is originally "cei" ().
According to ancient Meitei manuscripts known as the PuYas, the *Manung Kangjeibung* is considered one of the oldest polo grounds in the world. Historical sources suggest that King played the traditional Meitei form of polo, known as , at this ground.
The Manung Kangjeibung polo field was further developed during the reign of King Marjit Singh (1813âÂÂ1819).
On 9 May 2018, Nongthombam Biren Singh, the Chief Minister of Manipur, as a chairperson in the 27th meeting of the Kangla Fort Board, had a discussion regarding the shifting of the helipad service from the "Manung Kangjeibung" pologround of the Kangla Fort complex. The discussion meeting was participated by Th. Satyabrata Singh, MLA, J. Suresh Babu, Chief Secretary, L.M. Khaute, DHP, M. Lakshmikumar, Commissioner (Art and Culture), Ng. Uttam, Director (Art and Culture), Superintendent of Archaeology Department and many others.
According to the "All Manipur Polo Association (AMPA)", the Chief Minister's upcoming Sagol Kangjei Championship 2022 is going to be organized at the Manung Kangjeibung inside the Kangla. It is to be a part of the annual Sangai festival events.