The equestrian players Faraz Khan and Raju Singh Bhadauriya showcased a brilliant performance at National Equestrian Competition medalists. The players bagged two gold and one silver medal at the competition.
The National Equestrian Competition was held at Agram Riding Club, Bengaluru.
Faraz Khan and Raju Singh Bhadauriya met State Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Yashodhara Raje Scindia on Thursday. The Sports Minister congratulated Faraz Khan and Raju Singh Bhadauria for the splendid performance by the players of Madhya Pradesh State Equestrian Academy in the National Equestrian Competition.
She said that our players are increasing the pride of the state by winning medals continuously in the National Equestrian Competition. She also congratulated Captain Bhagirath, the instructor of the equestrian academy, on this achievement of the academy's players.
Sports Minister said that the players of the state are showing their talent brilliantly in national competitions and are increasing the pride of Madhya Pradesh by winning medals continuously. Director Sports and Youth Welfare Pawan Jain, Joint Director B.S. Yadav and other officials were present.
In the competition, Faraz Khan won the gold medal in the Concord Cross Country National (CCN) One Star Senior individual event while performing brilliantly on Hurliken Ash. In the pre-novice team event of the competition, Faraz Khan, while Ajan Ashwa and Raju Singh performed on Pratap Ashwa, gave Madhya Pradesh a gold medal.
In the competition, Raju Singh earned a silver medal by performing against Pratap Ash in the Pre-Novice Cross Country individual event.
Academy players Faraz Khan, Raju Singh Bhadauria participated in the competition under the guidance of Captain Bhagirath, the chief instructor of the equestrian academy.
Faraz Khan, who is learning the nuances of the sport by entering the Equestrian Academy in the year 2007, has given 11 medals including 4 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze to the country in international equestrian competitions. He has given 27 medals to the state in the national equestrian competition. These include 11 gold, 9 silver and 7 bronze medals.
Similarly, Raju Singh Bhadauria, who has been training at Madhya Pradesh State Equestrian Academy since the year 2016, has given the country a gold and a bronze medal in international equestrian competitions. Raju Singh has given 25 medals to the state in national equestrian competitions, including 11 gold, 8 silver and 6 bronze medals.