Equestrian Anush Agarwalla gives up Asian Games fight
Equestrian Anush Agarwalla conceded his dream of competing in the 2026 Asian Games, which begin on September 19, is over. The rider said he felt 'betrayed' after his pleas to the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), Sports Ministry and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) went unheard.
Equestrian Anush Agarwalla has abandoned his hopes of representing India in the 2026 Asian Games. Agarwalla expressed his disappointment after he felt betrayed by the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), Sports Ministry and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA, who ignored his appeals. The Asian Games commence on September 19 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Agarwalla's disappointment stems from being denied a chance to compete, not from losing a match. The Supreme Court dismissed his plea challenging the Delhi High Court's refusal to intervene in their non-selection in the dressage team for the Asian Games. The riders were named as reserve riders in June for the dressage event, but only four riders were selected ahead of them.
Agarwalla believes the process was unfair and transparent, hoping this won't happen to other athletes.
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