FEI suspends EFI from December 1, Indian riders, officials to be barred from international events

The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has suspended the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) effective December 1, 2026. This decision stems from a prolonged governance crisis following the dissolution of the EFI's executive committee by the Delhi High Court.
Why it matters
The suspension prevents Indian equestrian athletes and officials from participating in international competitions, significantly impacting the country's sports representation.
FEI suspends EFI from December 1, Indian riders, officials to be barred from international events Explaining the reasons for the decision, the FEI said the dissolution of EFI's executive committee by the Delhi High Court in February, combined with the absence of fresh elections, had resulted in a prolonged governance crisis New Delhi The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has decided to suspend the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) from December 1 over a prolonged governance crisis, a move that bars Indian riders, officials, trainers and horses from participating in international competitions during the period of suspension. In a letter dated October 15 addressed to members of EFI's ad hoc committee, Lt Col (retd) Sandeep Dewan and advocate Vidushpat Singhania, the FEI said its board had taken the decision at an online meeting on October 13.
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