SportPosted at: Mar 18 2021 8:31PM Team India qualifies for ITPF World Cup: · Wins 6 Gold Medals at World Cup Qualifiers
Kolkata, Mar 18 (UNI) Indian tent pegging team has secured a place in ITPF World Cup
after a stupendous show at World Cup Qualifiers.
Out of 7 competitions held at qualifiers, India clinched 6 Gold medals & 1 Bronze medal.
India finished first in the tournament with a total of 515 points. Pakistan came second with
482.5 points followed by Nepal at third place with 457.5 points. Belarus & USA finished with
220.5 & 183.5 points respectively.
Indian tent pegging team qualified for World Cup comprised of Dinesh G Karlekar, BR
Jena, Mohit Kumar, Sandeep Kumar & Harikesh Singh.
Ahmad Afsar Coach & Manager of Indian team said, “It has been an excellent experience
for us and I am extremely delighted with the way our riders have performed all through the
tournament. I would like to congratulate each member of our team & support staff. Their hard
work, dedication and relentless efforts have successfully augmented in securing a place for
India in ITPF World Cup. Proud to be a part of the glorious team and confident of doing well
at the upcoming World Cup 2023.
Abid Tarin, Board Member ITPF & Deputy Secretary General Asian Equestrian Federation
said, “It is a pleasure to witness the World Cup Qualifiers 2021 in India. As always, the warm
hospitality and welcome extended by the National Equestrian Federation of India and the
Organising Committee is beyond expectations. We have witnessed some top level Tent
Pegging at the event and the overall organisation of the event, fairness in the draw of lots
and judging was totally transparent. We extend our gratitude to the National Equestrian
Federation of India and the organizing committee EquiWings.
A Total of five teams including India, Belarus, USA, Pakistan and Nepal competed at
World Cup Qualifiers held from 16 – 18 March 2021 at Gautam Buddha University
Equestrian Ground, Greater Noida.
Rafat Bella, ITPF Board member from Sudan and Mansoor Al Mahrouqi ITPF board
member from Oman were part of International Jury at the event.
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