Bhoowan, Arshad bag gold on final day in JNEC 2024

The Junior National Equestrian Championship (JNEC) 2024 concluded after seven days of thrilling competition in Show Jumping, Dressage, and Tent Pegging at the Army Equestrian Centre in New Delhi.

The championship which concluded on December 30 set a new record with over 700 entries, marking its highest-ever registrations and strengthening its reputation as a premier platform for young equestrian talent in India.

The event celebrated outstanding performances across categories on its last day, with Akshat Vishnoi and Aadit Ghosh of the Army Polo and Riding Centre jointly claiming the Best Rider trophy in the Children II category. Meanwhile, the Junior category witnessed a three-way tie for the Best Rider title, shared by Ahaan Jaisinghani, Ranbir Singh Dhillon, and Arjun Mallaya. Earlier in the championship, Raju Singh and Anupati Navyashree Sai were named joint-Best Riders in the Young Rider category, while Jaiveer Singh Nagra had earned the honour outright in the Children I division.

The final day capped off the championship with high-stakes action, as Bhoowan emerged victorious in the Junior Show Jumping Two Phase individual contest, completing the course on his horse Prithi in 27.44 seconds. In the Children II division of the same event, Arshad A, riding his horse Tara, bagged the gold medal in 26.62 seconds, showcasing precision and speed.

Celebrating the success of the event, Equestrian Federation of India Secretary General, Col. Jaiveer Singh, said, “JNEC 2024 has brilliantly highlighted India’s growing equestrian talents, featuring outstanding individual performances and commendable team displays. Events like these are pivotal in raising the talent floor, providing our riders with invaluable experience, and helping India edge closer to its international counterparts.”

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