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Fouaad Mirza completes MERs to confirm place in Tokyo2020 equestrian competition

Asian Games equestrian silver medallist Fouaad Miza has confirmed his ticket to Tokyo2020 by completing the Minimum Eligibility Requirements in finishing second and third on Seigneur Medicott and Dajara 4 respectively in…

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Delhi HC defers decision on EFI prayer to let QMG resume EFI Presidential duties

The Delhi High Court has decided to keep pending the Equestrian Federation of India prayer to vacate the stay on the nomination of the Quartermaster General as its President till…

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EFI attempts to close stable doors after horses have bolted, order inquiry into impersonation fiasco

In a classic case of closing the stable doors after the horses have bolted, Equestrian Federation of India executive committee has formed a five-member panel to inquire into the embarrassment…

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EFI ends membership of 99 Clubs & Units but remains in contravention of National Sports Code

In a tacit admission of its largesse in given membership to Club and Units that had little to do with Equestrian sport, the Equestrian Federation of India has decided to…

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High Court rejects EFI counter-affidavit against Observer’s scathing report

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday rejected the Equestrian Federation of India’s counter-affidavit against the Delhi High Court-appointed Observer SY Quraishi’s scathing report about its functioning and governance.  During the…

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Court Observer asks HC to appoint Administrator to run beleaguered Equestrian Federation of India

The Delhi High Court-appointed Observer SY Quraishi, palpably upset with the Equestrian Federation of India, has recommended that the Court appoint an Administrator to oversee the reformation process so that…

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Equestrian Federation of India turns deaf ear to HC-appointed Observer’s directive

Equestrian Federation of India has chosen to overlook the Delhi High Court-appointed Observer SY Quraishi’s directive to stop violating its own technical rules in the conduct of the sport. A…

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EFI cup of woes brims after Court-appointed observer’s stinker

Equestrian Federation of India’s cup of woes is brimming, what with the Delhi High Court-appointed Observer SY Quraishi also training his guns on the manner in which it tried to…

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EFI makes eyebrow-raising suggestion to close qualification 10 months before 2022 Asian Games

It should surprise no one if riders, notably those who intend to be based overseas for their preparation for the 2022 Asian Games, choose to express shock and disappointment at…

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Equestrian Federation of India steals a march over other NSFs by organising Junior Nationals in Delhi

The Equestrian Federation of India stole a march over all other National Sports Federation by successfully completing the National Junior Equestrian Championship and the preliminary competition the National Equestrian Championship…

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