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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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Ministry ‘acknowledges’ that NSFs are not completely in line with its own National Sports Code

In recently renewing the recognition of 41 National Sports Federations, including for 13 of them only until December 31, 2020, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has given 40…

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EFI hurts teenaged rider by overlooking his credentials, even selectors up in arms

[The above image is for representation purpose only] The Equestrian Federation of India simply cannot resist courting controversy. Even in the times of Covid-19 — and when its whole approach…

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Will Ministry take up Equestrian Federation of India’s application for Code-exemption once again?

The Equestrian Federation of India officials seem more eager to push their luck and retain status quo rather than fall in line with the National Sports Development Code of India….

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EFI officials clutch at straws in desperation to remain in saddle

Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) officials, who are fighting to remain in the saddle, seem to have no qualms when pushing forward the argument that they manage a sport that…

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