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.