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Asian Games selection trials to be held in New Delhi under the aegis of EFI

Selection trials to shortlist best Horse-Rider combinations for the show jumping team to represent the country at the Asian Games 2022 will take place from 9th March to 13th March at the TARC Equestrian Centre in New Delhi. This is the fourth selection trials and will be held in line with technical standards as per selection criteria issued by the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI). The Asian Games are scheduled to be held from 10th to 25 September at Hangzhou, China.

Show jumping is a part of equestrian event that test the stamina, speed and flexibility of the horses and the relationship shared by the horse with its riders. 25 Horse-Rider combinations are expected to take part in the selection trials in individual and team events in various categories. The fourth trial event will also include JNEC Category CSN Events to provide more exposure to the age groups of athletes. One more selection trials is scheduled after which final list for selected athletes will be prepared.

Col Jaiveer Singh, Secretary General, Equestrian Federation of India said, “After successfully conducting trials for show jumping at Bengaluru and twice in Mumbai, we are happy to conduct the trials in New Delhi. The upcoming Asian Games is an excellent opportunity for budding and experienced athletes to compete at the international stage and bring laurels for the country. EFI is committed to promote the sport and facilitate international exposure for Indian riders so that they can compete at the highest international levels”.

 

Schedule – The EFI Show Jumping CSN 1* & 3* and JNEC Category CSN Events will be held at TARC Equestrian Centre, Chattarpur wef 09 – 13 Mar 2022.

Date & Time

 

 

Event Venue
9 March 2022
1000H CSN Children II Show Jumping Show jumping Arena
10 March 2022
0700H Course Walk Show jumping Arena
0730H Show Jumping 1.40 M

Round I

Show jumping Arena
To Follow CSN Children I Show Jumping Show jumping Arena
1700H Show Jumping 1.40 M

Round II

Show jumping Arena
11 March 2022
0700H CSN Junior Rider Show Jumping

Round I

Show jumping Arena
To follow CSN Junior Rider Show Jumping

Round II

Show jumping Arena
12 March 2022
09:00h Familiarization Round (CSN 1.50M)

(As per Article 323 of FEI Rules for Jumping Championships and Games)

Show jumping Arena
To follow CSN Young Rider Show Jumping

Round I

Show jumping Arena
To follow CSN Young Rider Show Jumping

Round II

Show jumping Arena
13 March 2022
07:00h Course Walk Show jumping Arena
07:30h Show Jumping 1.50 M

Round I

Show jumping Arena
17:00h Show Jumping 1.50 M

Round II

Show jumping Arena

OFFICIALS

 

President Ground Jury:             Mr Rene Billardon, FEI 4*

Member Ground Jury :             Ms Nancy Beth Zeitlin, FEI 3*

Member Ground Jury :             Mr Fatih Salman, FEI 3*

              & Tech Delegate

Course Designer           :             Mr Andreas Georg Bamberger, FEI 3*

Chief Steward                :             Ms Bronwyn Leigh Hew, FEI 3*

Veterinary Delegate    :             Col Mohammad Adil Yaqub, FEI 2*

VSM & FEI PTV              :             Lt Col Vijay Mahto

              EFI’s Observer               :             Col RS Yadav (Retd)

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