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Varanasi Races: Horses Dazzle at Babu RN Singh Memorial
31 Mar
Summary
- Horse racing returned to Varanasi after years, thrilling thousands.
- Hari Narayan's horse 'Shakti' won the 4km race in 2:28.
- The event boosted adventure sports in Kashi and was well-attended.
The Babu RN Singh Memorial Horse Racing Competition recently marked the revival of horse racing in Varanasi after a considerable hiatus. Organized by Vikas Inter College, the event successfully transformed the mini stadium ground at Parmanandpur into an exciting race course, drawing over 5,000 students and sports enthusiasts.
The competition featured an engaging three-phase format. Initial rounds saw five riders each compete over five laps, with the top two from each advancing to the final. This decisive six-lap, 4km race determined the winners.
Hari Narayan's Rajasthani horse, 'Shakti,' claimed first place, finishing in an exceptional 2 minutes and 28 seconds. Gaurav Yadav's Marwari horse 'Rocket' secured second place at 3 minutes 40 seconds, followed by Saurabh's Marwari horse 'Sheru' in third place at 4 minutes. Asha Singh, president of the Uttar Pradesh Adventure Sports Club, initiated the races.
