In this special report, India Today examines the resilience of Indian equestrian sports amid administrative crises. Ashish Limaye, the first Indian to win an individual gold at the Asian Equestrian Championships, describes his victory as a “dream come true” and “unbelievable”. The report highlights the key role of Jitu Virwani, chairman of the Embassy Group, whose Embassy International Riding School (EIRS) in Bengaluru has become the cradle of champions like Limaye and Fouaad Mirza. Despite the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) facing struggles and a divided National Junior Equestrian Championship, private initiatives like EIRS are securing the future of the sport. Virwani shares his vision to make the sport “affordable and accessible” to create a legacy of champions.
