SPORTS: Riding her horse Magnanimous, Shruti Vora made history in the equestrian world by being the first Indian rider to win a three-star Grand Prix. The noteworthy accomplishment was made during the June 7–9 CDI-3 event in Lipica, Slovenia.

Shruti’s outstanding performance brought her score to 67.761, which was higher than Tatiana Antonenco of Moldova (riding Aachen), who received a score of 66.522. With a score of 66.0871, Juliane Jerich of Austria and Quarter Girl rounded out the top three.

The Indian equestrian community acknowledges Shruti’s expertise and dedication by celebrating this milestone. The Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) Secretary General, Colonel Jaiveer Singh, expressed delight in her accomplishment. He said The Nation is proud of Shruti for this motivational performance. A growing number of women are participating in the sport, and achievements like these will motivate other riders to pursue greatness.

Given that Shruti’s victory takes place during an Olympic year, it is especially significant. She expressed her happiness by adding, “I am overjoyed with the outcome.” The fact that the victory occurred during an Olympic year adds to its significance. It’s a unique accomplishment to be the first Indian rider to win a three-star competition. I’ll keep putting forth a lot of effort to win more honors for my nation.

Representing India in the Dressage World Championship (2022) at the Asian Games (2010, 2014), veteran rider Shruti hails from Kolkata. Dressage is a discipline that highlights the remarkable partnership between rider and horse via precise movements and harmony.