Mumbai, March 17 Inaara Mehta Luthria of Mumbai has achieved top rankings in the country, including the No. 1 spot in FEI Zone 9, along with a sixth-place world ranking in the FEI World Dressage Challenge here.
The 15-year-old Inaara, a rider from the Amateur Riders’ Club here, achieved an impressive score of 69.857 percent astride her horse Dasha Deluxe in the youth category (12–16 years), securing the No. 1 rank in the country in the WDC.
FEI Zone 9 comprises of India, Singapore, the Philippines, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and China.
She was a part of the team selected to represent the country alongside Gaurav Pundir, Miraya R. Dadabhoy, and Samanna Everaa.
“The team delivered a commendable performance, securing the No.1 position in FEI Zone 9 and ranking No.7 globally,” a release said.
The WDC is an initiative to promote dressage around the world.
In this format, international judges travel across participating countries throughout the year to evaluate the riders.
Inaara said, "I am extremely grateful to my parents and my coach, Hriday Chheda, who have continuously supported me and helped me through this journey. My horse, Dasha Deluxe and I have formed a strong bond which truly enriched my experience and made it successful."