Indian Riders Shine at Asian Equestrian Federation Cup
Double Podium Finish for India
In Bengaluru, India celebrated a remarkable achievement at the Asian Equestrian Federation (AEF) Cup CSIY-B, held at Surge Stable. Indian riders Surya Aditya and Avik Bhatia secured silver and bronze medals in the overall standings. Iran’s Yazdan Mollaafzal claimed the gold with a flawless performance.
Surya Aditya’s Consistent Performance
Surya Aditya maintained his strong form, having already won silver in Round 1, to secure the overall silver medal.
Avik Bhatia’s Impressive Comeback
16-year-old Avik Bhatia made a stunning comeback from 8th place in Round 1 to win silver in Round 2, ultimately securing the bronze overall. Despite a faster time than Yazdan Mollaafzal, penalties affected his final placement.
Other Competitors
Cambodia’s Menglong Rinda completed the podium in Round 2. Riders from Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and Chinese Taipei were eliminated for not completing their rounds. Hong Kong’s Fabiola Chong and Thailand’s Papungkorn Pabbamnam placed fifth and sixth overall.
Event Highlights
The AEF Cup CSIY-B returned to India after 14 years, featuring top riders from 11 nations. Colonel Jaiveer Singh, Secretary of the Equestrian Federation of India, praised the Indian riders’ determination and skill.
Doubts Revealed
Equestrian -: Equestrian sports involve horse riding and competitions where riders and horses perform various tasks. It includes events like show jumping, dressage, and eventing.
Asian Equestrian Federation Cup -: The Asian Equestrian Federation Cup is a competition where riders from different Asian countries compete in equestrian sports. It is a prestigious event in the equestrian calendar.
Podium finish -: A podium finish means winning one of the top three positions in a competition. The winners stand on a podium to receive their medals.
Bengaluru -: Bengaluru is a city in India, known for its technology industry and pleasant climate. It is also a hub for various sports events.
Silver and Bronze medals -: In sports, a silver medal is awarded for second place, and a bronze medal is awarded for third place. They are symbols of achievement in competitions.
Flawless performance -: A flawless performance means doing something perfectly without any mistakes. In sports, it often leads to winning or achieving a high score.
