Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday hailed the “incredible efforts” of Anush Agarwalla for securing India’s first-ever quota in equestrian for the Paris 2024 Olympics in dressage.

Agarwalla, who won a historic individual bronze medal at the 2023 Asian Games, secured a Paris Olympic quota for the country in dressage discipline, the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) announced on Monday.

Union Sports Minister showered praise on the 24-year-old Agarwalla for his unwavering devotion that secured India a coveted position in the Equestrian- Individual Dressage event at the forthcoming Paris Olympics.

“A historic quota secured for #Paris2024! Kudos to the incredible efforts of Anush Agarwalla and his mate, Sir Caramello, for securing India’s first-ever quota in the dressage event at the Olympic Games. Their relentless dedication has earned Bharat a prestigious spot in the #Equestrian – individual dressage event at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Another remarkable feat fro Indian dressage!” – Thakur posted on X.

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