Papungkorn pabbamnan

Asian Equestrian Federation Cup: Chennai’s 18-year-old Surya Aditya delivered an outstanding performance to secure a silver medal for India in Round 1 of the Asian Equestrian Federation Cup - Youth (AEF Cup CSIY-B), the first international equestrian event in the country after 14 years, at the Surge Stables here on Saturday.

Aditya completed the 11 obstacles in the 1.15m show jumping course in a remarkable 71.42 seconds, without incurring any penalty points. He finished just 6.22 seconds behind Iran’s Mollaafzal, who took the gold medal. Fabiola Chong claimed the bronze, clocking a time of 79.99 seconds.

Out of the 12 riders competing, only eight successfully completed the demanding course. Myanmar’s Kyaw Uwnna Aung secured fourth place with a faultless round, finishing in 89.66 seconds. He was followed by Thailand’s Papungkorn Pabbamnan, who clocked 92.50 seconds.