Indian Equestrian Teams Shine at FEI Asian Championship 2025

India's equestrian teams made history at the FEI Asian Equestrian Championship 2025, returning with five medals. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya celebrated their achievements and pledged to enhance the sports ecosystem in India. Athletes like Ashish Limaye and Shruti Vora showcased exceptional talent, with Vora highlighting the need for a supportive environment for equestrian sports. The government aims to establish a quarantine center to facilitate international competition for Indian equestrians. Discover more about this significant milestone in Indian sports.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 6, 2025, 02:20 IST

Celebrating Equestrian Success

On December 5, in New Delhi, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, honored the medal-winning teams from Eventing and Dressage for their remarkable achievements at the FEI Asian Equestrian Championship 2025. The six-member contingent returned from Pattaya with an impressive haul of five medals across both team and individual competitions, marking a significant milestone in the history of Indian equestrian sports.

Ashish Limaye stood out by securing two medals: an individual gold in Eventing and a silver in the team event. Meanwhile, Shruti Vora earned three silver medals, two in individual Dressage and one in the team category. The team also included Shashank Singh Kataria and Shashank Kanmuri in Eventing, along with Divyakriti Singh and Gaurav Pundir in Dressage.

During the ceremony, Mandaviya emphasized India's growing prominence in equestrian sports, stating, “India is excelling in sports where we previously had little global representation. I commend your dedication to a discipline that has had a limited presence in our country. The sports ecosystem has transformed significantly over the past decade, and I assure you that the government will eliminate any obstacles hindering athletes from achieving their goals. We are committed to developing an equestrian-friendly environment in India, allowing athletes to train locally instead of abroad.”

The Minister also reaffirmed the government's pledge to establish a quarantine center in India within a year, addressing a long-standing requirement essential for facilitating horse movement during international competitions.

Shruti Vora, who won three silver medals, expressed gratitude for the minister's prompt attention to athletes' concerns. “When we raised our issues, he quickly mobilized efforts to create an equine disease-free zone. We need a comprehensive ecosystem, not just a few athletes training overseas. The entire equestrian community should have the opportunity to compete and qualify in India, and once they meet the selection criteria, they should be able to transport their horses internationally. Once these systems are established, everything will become more manageable,” she stated.