Cadet Omkar Dalvi, an alumnus of Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) who is currently leading the equestrian team of National Defence Academy (NDA) has clinched the coveted Best Young Rider Award at Delhi Horse Show organised by The Equestrian Federation of India and Army Equestrian. He also bagged two team silver medals and a bronze medal in other jumping events.
According to RIMC officials, the Delhi Horse Show has been one of the most coveted contests in the country since 1960. The national level competition began on December 1 and will conclude on December 12.
Cadet Omkar Dalvi is an alumnus of RIMC and his father UP Dalvi is a house master at RIMC. He developed the flair for horse riding during his years at RIMC.
The chief of Army staff, General Bipin Rawat gave away coveted trophy to cadet Omkar Dalvi in the presence of large number of spectators at the Army Equestrian in Delhi. The RIMC commandant, colonel Vivek Sharma expressed his happiness and exhorted all other cadets to make use of the enormous opportunities and ultramodern infrastructure existing on campus to hone their skill in sports and other co curricular activities.