New Delhi, India — The first part of the Junior National Equestrian Championships concluded with young riders Anupati Navyashree Sai and Raju Singh delivering stellar performances in the dressage and show jumping divisions, respectively. Their skillful displays underscored the rising talent in Indian equestrian sports.
Anupati Navyashree Sai Dominates Show Jumping
In Tuesday’s show jumping two-phase event, Anupati Navyashree Sai, riding Abra ka Dabra, excelled in the young rider category. She earned an impressive 32.60 points without incurring any penalties, finishing ahead of her closest competitors—Monu Kumar, Geetika Tikkishetty, and Avik Bhatia.
Raju Singh Shines in Dressage Freestyle
Raju Singh showcased exceptional form in the dressage freestyle event, riding Louk to earn 65.18 points. Although closely beaten by Javeer Verma, Geetika Tikkishetty, and Navyashree Sai, Singh’s performance highlighted the intense competition at the tournament.
Promising Talent Across Categories
The Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) praised the tournament’s competitive spirit and the narrow margins separating the winners and other competitors. “Seeing India’s ability at this junior tournament was really fulfilling. EFI is pleased and certain that the game will expand quickly across the nation,” said Jaiveer Singh, Secretary General of EFI.
Notable Winners
- Children’s Show Jumping: Mogil Anbu emerged victorious, defeating Divyaraj Singh Rathore, Sresh Raju Mantena, and Eera Shree Harsha.
- Children’s Dressage: Subh Chowdhri, riding Furstentanz, outperformed Pranav Deepak, Punnet Jakhar, and Jaiwant Nawle to clinch the top spot.
Jaiveer Singh Nagra: Best Rider Award
Jaiveer Singh Nagra was honored as the best rider of the competition. His exceptional performance in the children I category solidified his reputation as one of India’s most promising young equestrian talents.
Looking Ahead
The first phase of the championships has set the stage for a thrilling second half, which promises more intense competitions leading up to the finale on December 29. “I have no doubt that the championship’s second half will feature intense competitions,” Jaiveer Singh remarked, expressing optimism about the future of Indian equestrian sports.
With such inspiring performances, the Junior National Equestrian Championships continue to be a showcase of young talent, heralding a bright future for equestrianism in India.
