Shruti Vora Continues Her Stunning Run With A Third Silver at the Asian Equestrian Championships

Shruti Vora is delivering one of the finest championship performances by an Indian equestrian in recent memory.

Riding her trusted partner Magnanimous, the veteran rider clinched yet another silver medal her third of the competition at the Asian Continental Equestrian Championships, this time in the Dressage Individual Freestyle Intermediate I category with a superb score of 73.800.

With this, Shruti has firmly established herself among the continent’s top dressage riders, showcasing consistency, technical skill, and composure across multiple events. Her latest silver extends what has been a landmark week not only for her career but for Indian equestrian sport as a whole.

A Freestyle Routine Full of Precision and Rhythm

Freestyle events test a rider’s ability to blend technical difficulty with artistic choreography, and Shruti rose to the challenge with remarkable authority. Her performance with Magnanimous was smooth, expressive, and controlled, hitting every key movement with finesse.

The pair’s score of 73.800 placed them comfortably in silver-medal position behind Thailand’s dominant leaderboard, further solidifying their reputation as a partnership capable of thriving under pressure. This came just days after Shruti had sealed another silver in the Intermediate I Individual event with a strong score of 70.147, confirming her exceptional form.

Shruti’s consistency across three events has made her the standout Indian rider of the Championships. Each of her medal-winning performances has come through a mix of refined riding, tactical accuracy, and exceptional harmony with Magnanimous a partnership that has matured significantly over the past year.

Her campaign is already being hailed as one of India’s finest dressage outings at the continental level, giving the country momentum ahead of future international commitments.

Divyakriti Singh and Gaurav Pundir Deliver Strong Performances

India’s depth in dressage was further highlighted by solid performances from Divyakriti Singh and Gaurav Pundir, who both competed in the same Intermediate I Freestyle category.

• Divyakriti Singh, riding Improver, finished 5th with a score of 71.605, demonstrating strong technical control and an improving international presence.
• Gaurav Pundir, partnered with Electro, placed 16th with 65.560, competing among a high-quality field of 18 riders.

Though outside the podium, their scores reflect promising growth in India’s dressage programme and competitive exposure at the continental stage.

India Clinches Team Silver in Dressage

Beyond individual success, India also celebrated a major team achievement. The quartet of Sudhir Singh Ahlawat, Gaurav Pundir, Divyakriti Singh, and Shruti Vora secured a silver medal in the Team Dressage event, finishing just behind the championship favourites, Thailand. India’s collective score of 204.059 placed them ahead of Hong Kong and several other strong teams, marking one of the country’s best team dressage performances in recent editions of the event.

Shruti’s top individual marks contributed significantly to the team’s podium finish, but every rider played a crucial role, highlighting India’s emerging ability to compete as a cohesive dressage unit at the continental level.

A Landmark Week for Indian Equestrian Sport

India’s medal tally at the championships led emphatically by Shruti Vora signals a rising standard within the national dressage ecosystem. The sport has often struggled for international breakthroughs, but this campaign marks a shift in momentum.

Shruti’s triple-silver haul not only underlines her excellence but also symbolizes the upward trajectory of Indian equestrian athletes on the Asian stage. With consistent performances across riders and horses, India’s dressage programme is showing depth, discipline, and international readiness.

Shruti Vora’s performances at the Asian Continental Championships will go down as one of the strongest-ever outings by an Indian dressage rider. Her partnership with Magnanimous continues to thrive, and as she moves forward, these medals provide both confidence and validation ahead of upcoming international events.

For India, the results from this championship three individual silvers for Shruti, a team silver, and multiple top-10 finishes mark a new benchmark. The momentum is unmistakable, and the path ahead looks brighter than ever.

Shruti Vora: three silvers, one unforgettable campaign, and a new chapter for Indian equestrian excellence.