Equestrian

Exclusive | Inside Indian Army’s renewed push for polo as President’s Bodyguard marks 75 years

As the President’s Bodyguard (PBG) marks 75 years of service, the Indian Army is intensifying its polo initiatives with fresh strategies and structured training programmes. The newly launched Bodyguard Diamond Jubilee Invitation Cup signals a renewed push to strengthen military polo, enhance player development and elevate competition levels for polo players in the Indian Armed Forces

Exclusive | What Indian polo players need to become world-class: Insights from the Indian Polo Championship

Against the backdrop of top-tier tournaments like the Jindal Steel Indian Open Polo Championship, we examine why current Indian polo players are lagging behind in high-goal polo and the infrastructure and support they need to reach world-class standards. Key figures in the polo community give their insights on closing this gap

Exclusive | 'Thank God, the PBG is back!': The President’s Bodyguard and its storied legacy of polo

Set against the historic President’s Bodyguard (PBG) Parade Ground, the President’s Polo Cup celebrates a cherished legacy. Firstpost looks at the PBG's historic association with the sport of polo, iconic players, and inspiring outreach initiatives as the event highlights the resurgence of polo’s cultural and competitive significance in India

Paris Olympics 2024: Three-time gold medallist Dujardin withdraws after video of possible horse abuse

Charlotte Dujardin won gold at the 2012 London Olympics in team and individual dressage and won another individual gold at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games.

Paris Olympics 2024: Equestrian - history, rules, defending champions

Equestrian sports were first introduced in the Olympics in Paris 1900 and became a permanent fixture from London 1908. It was restricted to male military officers until 1948, before opening up to other competitors from Helsinki 1952 onwards.

Asian Games 2023: India win historic equestrian gold, make their mark in sailing on Day 3 at Hangzhou

Besides the gold medal in eventing, the Indian contingent also opened its account in sailing with a silver and two bronze medals, taking their medal tally to 15 at the end of Day 3.

Asian Games 2023: India strikes gold in equestrian dressage; first Asiad victory in discipline since 1982

The team comprising Hriday Chheda, Divyakriti Singh, Anush Agarwalla and Sudipti Hajela delivered India their third gold medal of the ongoing Hangzhou Asian Games.

India's Equestrian star Fouaad Mirza eyes glory as World Championship begins in Italy

Fouaad Mirza is the lone Indian to have qualified for the 15th edition of the World Equestrian Championships Eventing, which will be conducted at the historic equestrian venue Pratoni del Vivaro.

Equestrian Federation of India to hold its first ever elections in compliance with Sports Code

The strength of the Executive Committee has been reduced to 12 from earlier 21 to fall in line with the Sports Code.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Isabell Werth says ‘cool feeling’ to win seventh equestrian gold as Germany takes team dressage title

The 52-year-old has accrued six team titles and one individual gold in six different Games.