Equestrian Sports Interest Soars Tenfold in Three Years, Says Asian Games Gold Medalist Divyakriti Singh Rathore
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Equestrian Sports Boom: 10x Growth in India, Says Asian Games Gold Medallist Divyakriti Singh Rathore
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Firstpost•02-04-2026, 12:26
Equestrian Sports Boom: 10x Growth in India, Says Asian Games Gold Medallist Divyakriti Singh Rathore
•Asian Games gold medallist Divyakriti Singh Rathore notes a 10-fold increase in equestrian sports interest in India over three years.
•Equestrian sports, though still niche and expensive, are seeing rapid growth with more riding schools and parental involvement.
•India's Equine Disease-Free Compartment (EDFC) recognition by WOAH allows Indian horses to compete internationally without lengthy quarantine.
•The 2022 Asian Games gold medal significantly boosted the sport's visibility and government support through schemes like Top Stag and Target Olympic Podium.
•Divyakriti emphasizes the need for better infrastructure and a system for rider progression, similar to European models, to further develop the sport in India.