Equestrian Anush Agarwalla Steps Back From Training After Delhi High Court Ruling
· Sports · Sportstar, Indian Express
Indian equestrian rider Anush Agarwalla has announced a temporary break from training in Germany after the Delhi High Court upheld the Equestrian Federation of India's selection process for the 2026 Asian Games. Agarwalla, who won gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games as part of the dressage team, expressed deep disappointment over his exclusion from the Aichi and Nagoya continental tournament. While stepping back from training for the first time in a decade, he vowed that his competitive career would continue. He criticized the selection criteria as unfair while maintaining his pride in representing India.
Why it matters
The ruling settles a high-profile sports administration dispute, affecting elite athletes' access to continental competitions and highlighting governance challenges in Indian equestrian sports.
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