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FEI Concours Saut International: In a historic moment for Indian equestrian sports, Barath Manoharan claimed victory in the country’s first-ever FEI Concours Saut International 2* (CSI 2*) Two-Phase competition. Held at the world-class Surge Stable here, the event saw Barath riding Qina to a stunning win on Day 3, completing the course in 36.03 seconds.

In a thrilling battle for the top spot, he narrowly edged out Kirat Nagra, who finished second on Little Joe with a time of 37.29 seconds. Kirat, who also secured a podium finish on Day 1, showcased consistent excellence throughout the competition. M. Krishna Sahithi riding Asca IX Z finished third with a time of 39.74 seconds.

Barath’s win earned him Rs. 3,50,000, while Kirat and Sahithi received Rs 2,70,000 and Rs 2,02,500, respectively. The Grand Prix competition, scheduled for later in the day, was called off due to bad weather.