The Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) has selected Anush Agarwalla to represent the country in the dressage event at the upcoming Paris Olympics. EFI selected him over Shruti Vora based on a thorough assessment of their recent performances, where Anush demonstrated a superior average.

It will be India’s first ever entry at the dressage event at the Olympics as largely riders in past editions competed in eventing categories only.

Agarwalla has been consistent since the Qualification period began last year and achieved Minimum Eligibility Requirement four times while veteran Shruti Vora earned the required two MERs this month. Anush emerged winner with an average score of 67.695 per cent against Shruti’s 67.163 per cent.

As per the criteria set by the Federation, a rider-horse combination is required to achieve a minimum of 67 per cent twice between January 1, 2023 and June 24, 2024 to be eligible for the Paris Games qualification.The decision was taken unanimously by the Executive Council.