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FEI suspends India's equestrian federation over governance turmoil
The International Equestrian Federation has announced it will suspend India's equestrian body from December 1, effectively barring the nation's riders and officials from competing internationally. The suspension follows an extended period of administrative dysfunction within the sport's national governing body.
LSN Singapore ·
BENGALURU — The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) said Friday it would impose a suspension on the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) beginning December 1, citing unresolved governance issues within the organisation.
The action will prevent Indian equestrian athletes and officials from participating in FEI-sanctioned international competitions, representing a significant blow to the country's sporting ambitions in the discipline.
The suspension marks an escalation in efforts by the world governing body to address what it characterises as a prolonged governance crisis at the EFI. The federation has faced repeated institutional challenges that have impeded its operational effectiveness and compliance with international standards.
The move reflects growing concern among international sports authorities over administrative standards within India's equestrian establishment. The FEI's decision provides the EFI with a defined timeline to resolve outstanding governance deficiencies, though specific remedial steps required for lifting the suspension were not immediately detailed.