Asian Games 2023: Team India clinch 1st Equestrian gold in 41 Years, creates history

From Team India, Anush Agarwalla, Hriday Vipul, Divyakriti and Sudipti Hajela on Tuesday created history by clinching a historic gold medal after registering a huge score of 209.205 in the Team Dressage in the ongoing 19th Asian Games.

Notably, this is India’s first-ever gold in this event at the Asian Games and their first gold medal in Equestrian after 41 years.

The competition lasted nearly for 10 hours, the team India defeated China and Japan, who were much anticipated to win this game. Together, they have ensured that no team even comes close to their combined score.

However, Anush Agarwalla and his horse ETRO scored the maximum score at 71.088 while Hriday Chheda-Emerald scored 69.941. Divyakriti Singh-Adrenalin Firdod scored 68.176. Sudipti Hajela-Chinski scored 66.706.

India finished with a score of 209.205 which was significantly higher than second-placed China’s 204.882. Anush Agarwalla stole the show with a score of 71.088 while Hriday scored 69.941 and Divyakriti scored 68.176.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also applauded the win and congratulated the Team India for win at Asian Games 2023. Taking it to his Twitter account, he wrote, “It is a matter of extreme pride that after several decades, our Equestrian Dressage Team has won Gold in Asian Games! Hriday Chheda, Anush Agarwalla, Sudipti Hajela and Divyakriit Singh have displayed unparalleled skill, teamwork and brought honour to our nation on the international stage. I extend my heartiest congratulations to the Team for this historic achievement.”