Equestrian

'In last three years, interest in equestrian sports has grown 10 times': Asian Games gold medallist Divyakriti Singh Rathore

Divyakriti Singh Rathore, an Asian Games gold medallist, talks exclusively to Firstpost about how the win in Hangzhou helped spark fresh interest in equestrian sports. She also explains about the landscape of the sport in India and how it is moving forward.

Exclusive | A youngster’s guide to polo in India, with Akshai Malik

From riding schools to professional chukkers, Akshai Malik breaks down how youngsters can enter polo in India. Featuring insights from rising young players, this Firstpost exclusive explores training, career realities, and the evolving ecosystem shaping the future of Indian polo

Exclusive | No place for women in the ‘Sport of Kings’?

Women’s polo in India remains a niche within a niche, with just 28 registered players this season. Despite equal rules in the sport, limited tournaments, high costs, and lack of visibility continue to restrict growth. Firstpost explores the grit of female athletes fighting for recognition on the turf

The Golden Mallet: Celebrating heritage, heroes and horses at the Indian Polo Awards 2026

Explore the results of the Indian Polo Awards 2026, honouring the players, teams, and unsung heroes like grooms and trainers. Firstpost takes you into the rich history of modern Indian polo and delves into how this heritage sport continues to evolve through institutional excellence and patronage

'2022 Asian Games was a defining moment, my horse almost held my hand and said ‘don't worry, we'll do this': Divyakriti Singh Rathore

Divyakriti Singh Rathore has spoken exclusively about her journey as an equestrian rider, her gold medal in Asian Games 2022, and the rising popularity of the sport in India.

Exclusive | Ahead of the Indian Polo Awards, a call to reclaim the sport’s indigenous roots

Discover how Maninder Sethi and La Polo are revolutionising the Indian polo circuit today. Ahead of the 2026 Indian Polo Awards on Friday (March 20), Sethi discusses bridging the gap between this traditionally 'elite' sport and the masses while reclaiming India’s deep indigenous roots

Exclusive | How Jodhpur Polo became the 'Mecca' of Indian polo

From royal roots and historic victories to its modern-day revival, Jodhpur has cemented its status as the beating heart of Indian polo. With an exclusive from HH Maharaja Gaj Singh II of Marwar-Jodhpur, Firstpost explores how tradition, sheer will, and grassroots development has shaped one of India’s most iconic polo destinations

Exclusive | How arena polo and a golden chukker revived Gujarat’s equestrian legacy

The inaugural Ahmedabad Polo Tournament ended in a dramatic golden chukker, but its bigger win lay off the scoreboard. By adopting the fast-paced arena polo format, the event signalled a serious attempt to revive Gujarat’s equestrian heritage and create a sustainable blueprint for polo’s expansion across India

Exclusive | How Mayfair Polo is leading Gujarat’s polo revival under 27-year-old Anay Shah

As polo returns to Ahmedabad after years in the shadows, Mayfair Polo has emerged as the tournament’s standout force. Undefeated en route to the final, Firstpost gets in touch with the team's 27-year-old player Anay Shah who is also the sport's youngest patron in India

Exclusive | Five colours, one city: Why Jaipur Polo wears the 'Pachranga'

Jaipur Polo’s iconic Pachranga jersey is far more than a design choice. Rooted in a 16th-century Afghan campaign led by Raja Man Singh of Amer, the five colours can now be seen fluttering across the city. Today, the city's polo players are clad in those same hues, transforming a royal battle standard into a living symbol of Jaipur