Posted in Asian Games Equestrian

Dono di Maggio OLD defies EFI scepticism to help Hriday Chheda secure best finish by an Indian Dressage rider 

Some said Dono Di Maggio Old was too old at 19 years of age. Some others said the horse would show up lame in the Asian Games Dressage competition. Some…

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Posted in Equestrian Governance

FEI flags election delays in EFI, speaks of potential suspension

The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has warned the Ad Hoc Committee governing of the beleaguered Equestrian Federation of India of a potential suspension from its membership alleging a breach of…

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Equestrian fraternity holding breath after marathon Court hearing on appeals by riders

The Equestrian fraternity is awaiting the verdict of a High Court of Delhi Division Bench that may have a consequence not just on the selection of the Dressage team for…

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Wrestling Federation of India & Vinesh Phogat must find ways to co-exist peacefully 

Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia very artfully permitted wrestler Vinesh Phogat to take part in the Asian Games selection trials in New Delhi on May 30…

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Delhi HC’s bitter-sweet judgement sharpens focus on NSF governance issues and legal spends

The High Court of Delhi on Monday allowed the results of the election to the All India Tennis Association (AITA) Executive Council to be made public 19 months after the…

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Yashodhara Raje Scindia set to make history as Chair of EFI Ad Hoc Committee

Former Madhya Pradesh Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare Yashodhara Raje Scindia has been named by the Indian Olympic Association to head the four-member ad hoc committee to run the…

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Delhi HC allows appointment of ad hoc panel to govern Equestrian sport in India

The High Court of Delhi allowed the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports’ application to write to the Indian Olympic Association to appoint an ad hoc committee to run the…

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EFI told to explore scope to include more names of riders for Asian Youth Games

The High Court of Delhi has directed Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) to consider including deserving athletes who were left out of the Indian show jumping squad for next month’…

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High Court directs EFI to explain selection procedure for Asian Youth Games

The High Court of Delhi on Monday ordered the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) to file an affidavit within three weeks, setting out the selection criteria adopted to pick the…

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Sports Governance Bill must encompass sports organisations beyond NSFs and their affiliates

There has been sharper and greater focus on the Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024 than on the Draft National Sports Policy 2024. Both documents have been shared with the…

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