Samyukta Vanapally leads Hyderabad riders through National Qualifier

Hyderabad rider Samyukta Vanapally, riding Captain, cleared the National Qualifier conducted by the Equestrian Federation of India at Nasr Polo & Equestrian Academy. Aamir Shanawaz Mohammed, Aizah Mir, Lehak Mehta and Mir Najamuddin Azam also met qualification standards

Hyderabad: Samyukta Vanapally of Hyderabad, riding Captain, cleared the National Qualifier (NQ) conducted by the Equestrian Federation of India at the Nasr Polo & Equestrian Academy here on Friday.

Other city riders — Aamir Shanawaz Mohammed (Darcy), Aizah Mir (Astride Quibelle), Lehak Mehta (Groot) and Mir Najamuddin Azam (Beliz Pong) — delivered confident and composed performances across the dressage and show jumping competitions, meeting the prescribed qualification standards and moving a step closer to participating in the Junior National Equestrian Championship (JNEC) 2026.

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Clearing the NQ is an important milestone in the riders’ journey towards the national championship. Their success is a testament to their disciplined training, determination and the dedicated support of their coaches, parents, clubs and support teams.