Equestrian
Zahan Setalvad shines in Asian Games Equestrian 3rd selection trials
The 3rd trials of equestrian team and individual selection concluded at Amateur Riders' Club, Mahalaxmi Race Course for 19th Asian Games
The 3rd trials of equestrian team and individual selection concluded at Amateur Riders' Club, Mahalaxmi Race Course for 19th Asian Games which are going to take place in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China from 10th to 25th September, 2022.
There were two rounds of show jumping being held for the team and individual qualification. On 13th January the show jumping of 1.40 m being organised for the team qualification and on 16th January the show jumping of 1.50 m were organised for individual qualification.
On 13th January 1.40m show jumping category event Zahan Setalvad secured first position while riding on Caprice with one penalty committed by him. Zahan finished his rounds in 68.30 seconds. Sehaj Singh Virk and Kirat Singh Nagra rode on their horses Laila Lardanos and Little Joe positioned 2nd and 3rd respectively, as they finished their rounds in 70.59 and 71.28 seconds.
On 16th January 1.50 m show jumping category event Zahan Setalvad again secured top position riding on his horse El Capitan. Zahan committed 4 penalties in his part of rounds and finished them in 76.94seconds. The 2nd and 3rd rank were awarded to Kaevaan Setalvad and Kirat Singh Nagra who rode on their horses Alasdair and Little Joe by finishing their set of rounds in 76.77 and 80.22 seconds respectively.
Categories wise winners
Show Jumping 1.40 m over two rounds for Team Qualification
Results – Ranking/ Player Name (Horse Name/ Penalties)
- Zahan Setalvad (Caprice / 1)
- Sehaj Singh Virk (Laila Lardanos /8)
- Kirat Singh Nagra (Little Joe / 11)
Show Jumping 1.50 m over two rounds for Individual Qualification
Results – Ranking/ Player Name (Horse Name/ Penalties)
- Zahan Setalvad (El Capitan / 4)
- Kaevaan Setalvad (Alasdair /8)
- Kirat Singh Nagra (Little Joe / 11)
Quote from Zahan Setalvad -
I am very happy with my performance in the 3rd trial held in Mumbai. I was fortunate enough to get a team as well as an individual qualification. Hopefully I can keep replicating these results and do well in China.