India Releases The Equestrian Squad For The Asian Games 2026!

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) led committee, Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), released the names of the 19 athletes and their equine partners for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026. The equestrian games will have three sporting events, which are three-day eventing, dressage, and show jumping, starting from 21 September to 4 October. In the 2025 Asia Games, India collectively won 6 medals, among them three were gold medals and three bronze.

The following is the list of sporting events along with the athletes, equine partners, and reserve players for the Asian Games 2026:

1. Eventing

1. Ashish Limaye and Willy Be Dun
2. Ahaan Kumar and Bolivar Gio Granno
3. Arjan Nagra and Cooley Goodwood
4. Fouaad Mirza and Camouflage 38

Reserves:

1. Pradeep Kumar and Lux Like Cruise
2. Sashank Singh Kataria and HB Zara
3. Ashish Limaye and Easyturn

2. Dressage

1. Shruti Vora and Magnanimous
2. Gaurav Pundir and Milli
3. Jai Sud and Goofy La Parle
4. Hriday Chheda and Dono Di Maggio

Reserves:

1. Anush Agarwalla and Straight Horse Floriana
2. Supdti Hajela and Biden

3. Show Jumping

1. Maryk Sahney and Gold Run
2. Abhishek Chopra and C’est Lui Des Rosiers
3. Yashaan Z. Khambatta and Inca’s Big Think
4. Niharika Singhania and First to Cash Out

Reserves:

1. Maryk Sahney and Cashtender
2. Ashtray Butta and Chakira Z

Sportscapeobserves that the equestrian squad for the Asia Games 2026 at Aichi-Nagoya arrives with a strong mindset. Inclusion of experienced athletes like Hriday Chheda and Fouaad Mirza strengthens the core of the team in dressage and eventing, respectively. The equestrian athletes clinched six medals last year across the three disciplines, which gives rise to expectations for more.