Mumbai, Dec 18 (digihunt) – Shruti Vora, representing Team India, exhibited an impressive performance at the Asian Continental Championships 2025 held in Pattaya, Thailand, clinching three silver medals in equestrian dressage aboard horse No. 209, Magnanimous.
In the Dressage Freestyle to Music Individual Championship, Shruti delivered a composed performance, securing the Silver Medal with a noteworthy score of 73.800%. Sarah R. from China riding Geniaal took home the gold with a score of 79.180, while Pakjira Thongpakdi of Thailand on Samira O finished in third place, scoring 72.505%.
In the Team Dressage Championship, India showcased a consistent effort, finishing with a cumulative score of 204.059 under the guidance of coach Sudhir Singh Ahlawat. The Indian team included Gaurav Pundir on Elector (66.059%), Divyakriti Singh on Improve (67.118%), and Shruti Vora on Magnanimous (70.882%). Team Thailand bagged the gold medal with a total score of 205.853, while Team Hong Kong secured the bronze with 203.235.
Shruti Vora also earned silver in the Intermediate Dressage Individual event, demonstrating exceptional consistency and a strong partnership with Magnanimous, scoring 70.882%. The gold in this event was awarded to Sarah Rao of China, who rode Geniaal for a score of 71.382%. Jacqueline Wing Ying Siu from Hong Kong aboard Izonik completed the podium by clinching the bronze with a score of 69.588%.
Before launching her coaching and competitive career in Germany, Shruti Vora built her foundational skills at the Amateur Riders’ Club (ARC) in Mumbai. She has consistently recognized ARC as a formidable nurturing ground for upcoming equestrian talent, with riders like Hriday Chheda, Yashaan Khambata, Kevean, and Zahan Setalvad having represented India in the last two Asian Games. The club has played a crucial role in developing riders from the national circuit to international levels, significantly enhancing India’s presence in global equestrian sport.
Commenting on her achievement of triple silver at the 2025 Asian Continental Championships, Shruti Vora stated, “Making history for Indian dressage has been an honour for me. Years of dedication, persistence, and hard work have come together to make this possible, and it inspires me to continue striving to raise Indian equestrian sport on the world stage.”
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