Pune: Indian equestrian rider Ashish Limaye has achieved a significant milestone for the country at the prestigious equestrian competition held in Sopot, delivering strong performances in both the CCI 3S and CCI 4L categories.
The achievement marks another major international success for Ashish Limaye, who secured individual qualifications for both the World Games and the Asian Games 2026.
Competing against some of the finest international riders, Ashish Limaye secured fourth position in the CCI 4L category aboard D’Avril du Pinier among 11 participants, thereby qualifying for the World Games.
In another impressive performance, Ashish Limaye finished fourth in the CCI 3S category riding Willy Be Dun among 44 participants, earning qualification for the Asian Games in the category.
With this achievement, Ashish Limaye has secured his individual qualification on Willy Be Dun in the CCI 3S category for the Asian Games 2026, scheduled to be held in Japan in September.
He has also qualified aboard D’Avril du Pinier in the CCI 4L category for the World Equestrian Games, which will be hosted in Germany in August 2026.
The consistent international performances of Ashish Limaye continue to underline the growing strength of Indian equestrian sport on the global stage.
His journey and continued success have been supported by Embassy International Riding School (EIRS), which has played a major role in nurturing world-class equestrian talent from India while providing riders with international exposure and training opportunities.
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Speaking about the achievement, Ashish Limaye said, “Representing India on an international platform and achieving qualification for both the World Games and the Asian Games is an incredibly proud moment for me.
Competing in Sopot against such strong international riders was a great learning experience, and I am grateful for the unwavering support from Embassy International Riding School, my team, and everyone who has believed in this journey.”
Further sharing her thoughts on the achievement of Ashish Limaye, Silva Storai, Director of Embassy International Riding School, said, “Ashish’s stellar performance at Sopot further reinforces India’s growing presence in international equestrian sport and stands as an inspiring moment for aspiring riders across the country.
His achievement reflects the increasing global competitiveness of Indian equestrians and highlights the impact of sustained training, international exposure, and institutional support in shaping world-class sporting talent.”
