14-Year-Old Jai Sabharwal Wins Equestrian Premier League in Bengaluru
The equestrian season in India started with a bang as 14-year-old Jai Sabharwal from The Amateur Riders’ Club (ARC) secured the first position in the Equestrian Premier League (EPL) held in Bengaluru. Riders from all over the country participated in the event.
Jai has been training at ARC for six years, receiving international-level coaching. The club also prepares riders for prestigious events like the Asian Games and the Olympics. Recently, Jai competed in the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) CSI2*-1*-YH Show Jumping competition in Belgium, winning two medals in the CSI1* category.
Despite a fall during the warm-up for the 130 cm competition round, Jai and his horse Carna completed a double clear round in the shortest time of 39.16 seconds, securing the gold medal.
Results
| Ranking | Player Name | Horse Name | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jai Singh Sabharwal | Carna | 39.16 Jump Off |
| 2 | Saravanan Kandhansamy | Mewrick odl | 80.10 |
| 3 | Kiran Akhade | Geronimo | 86.02 |
| 4 | Nitin Gupta | Leonardo van Holli | 87.11 |
Jai expressed his joy, saying, “I am elated to have won the 130 cms class amongst other riders who are much senior by age and riding experience. Now I am eager to prepare and compete for the upcoming international and national shows in India this season along with my team.”
Doubts Revealed
Equestrian Premier League -: The Equestrian Premier League is a competition where people ride horses and perform different tasks. It’s like a big sports event for horse riding.
Bengaluru -: Bengaluru is a big city in India, also known as Bangalore. It’s famous for its technology companies and beautiful gardens.
The Amateur Riders’ Club -: The Amateur Riders’ Club, or ARC, is a place where people learn and practice horse riding. It’s like a school for horse riders.
130 cm competition round -: In horse riding, a 130 cm competition round means the horse has to jump over obstacles that are 130 centimeters high. It’s a way to test the skills of the rider and the horse.
Belgium -: Belgium is a country in Europe. Jai went there to compete in horse riding events and won two medals.