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Equestrian Star's Podium Finish Amid Selection Row
4 Jul
Summary
- Anush Agarwalla secured second place in Germany's CDI1 Prix St. Georges.
- He achieved a score of 70.147% on 'Straight Horse Floriana'.
- Agarwalla is in a dispute over his exclusion from the 2026 Asian Games team.
Indian equestrian Anush Agarwalla recently achieved a significant second-place finish at the Cavalliero Dressage Days in Hagen, Germany. Competing in the CDI1 Prix St. Georges, Agarwalla rode 'Straight Horse Floriana' to a score of 70.147%, placing him just behind the winner from Germany.
This impressive performance highlights Agarwalla's consistent form on the international circuit. However, it occurs while the rider is involved in a selection controversy. He was omitted from India's dressage team for the 2026 Asian Games, despite being the nation's highest-ranked rider and a previous individual medalist.
An ad hoc committee of the Equestrian Federation of India named Agarwalla as the first reserve, prompting him to take legal action. The Delhi High Court has reserved its verdict on petitions challenging his exclusion. Agarwalla had previously made history at the 2022 Asian Games by winning team gold and individual bronze.
