JIBRAN KHAN OF EIRS WINS EQUESTRIAN PREMIER LEAGUE 2018

(L-R) Mr. Jitender Singh; Mr. Rakesh Kumar; Mr. Ashish Malik; Mr. Fouaad Mirza; Mr. Jitu Virwani, Chairman & Managing Director, Embassy Group; Mr. Rodolphe Scherer, Indian Equestrian team coach & Ms. Silva Storai, Director, Embassy International Riding School

Embassy International Riding School, held the grand finale of the 9thedition of the Equestrian Premier League (EPL) and witnessing the event was the Indian Equestrian Team riders Fouaad Mirza, Ashish Malik, Jitender Singh and Rakesh Kumar along with Indian Equestrian Team coach Rodolphe Scherer. The Equestrian Premier League serves as a platform for enthusiastic and talented riders to improve their skills with an ultimate aim of participating on a larger stage, the international arena. It is an Equestrian Tournament hosted by Embassy International Riding School. It has already shown success and initiated a growing popularity in the sport.

Jibran Khan, Winner of Equestrian Premier League 2018

The EPL Tournament had 3 categories – Children- 80 cm category, Junior 100 cm category and the Open category of 120 cm. Jibran Khan was the champion of this year’s EPL, a dedicated and talented rider from Embassy International Riding School. Tiyasha Vathul (CEC Rider) was the champion for  Junior category, and Shashank K Varma (EIRS Rider) was the champion for the children category.

Fouaad Mirza, Equestrian Silver Medalist Asian games

The Indian Equestrian team and their coach were felicitated during the event for their achievements of winning two silver medals at the Jakarta Asian Games 2018. This year’s EPL witnessed around 40 participants with riders from top clubs including, Equestrian Centre for Excellence, Chennai Equitation Centre, Flying Sea Stallion; United Riders Barn; Equine Dreams; Setalvad Equestrian, Ambur Equestrian Club; Royal Equestrian Academy; Red Earth Riding School; Bangalore Horse Riding School, High field Equestrian Center etc.
“Equestrian Sports is gaining popularity in India. The recent win of the Indian Equestrian Team in the Asian Games 2018 has shown the potential of the riders in the country. The Equestrian Premier League acts as a platform to identify the talent pool for the sport which requires both skill and dedication. Through the league, we hope to nurture talented riders and provide them with an opportunity to pursue the sport professionally,” said Mr. Jitu Virwani, Chairman & Managing Director, Embassy Group.

The Indian Equestrian team and their coach were felicitated for their achievements of winning two silver medals at the Jakarta Asian Games 2018

“Embassy International Riding School has witnessed some of India’s finest equestrian sportspersons in the 9th edition of EPL. It has strived to develop equestrian talent in India through the League in the last 9 years. Equestrian enthusiasts and sporting talent across ages are encouraged to strive to achieve the highest standards in the sport at EIRS,” said Ms. Silva Storai, Director, Embassy International Riding School
The Equestrian Premier League has played a pivotal role in helping me explore my potential as a rider. It has helped me hone my skills as a rider and has boosted my confidence which helped me aim at international tournaments. I am very grateful to Embassy International Riding School for their constant guidance throughout my journey and for organizing the EPL which is an encouraging platform for young enthusiastic riders,” said Fouaad Mirza on his victory.