Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Delhi High Court Orders EFI to Explain Rider Selection
The Delhi High Court is looking into how the Indian equestrian team, the EFI, chose its riders for the Asian Youth Games.
Two riders, Vaasvi Khaitan and Fateh Dhaliwal, weren't picked and asked the court for help.
The court has told EFI to explain the rules they used for picking the team and submit it in the form of an affidavit.
One judge is also looking into disagreements within the EFI regarding their decisions.
The athletes are upset because they were not selected, and now the court is involved to ensure fairness in the selection process.
Delhi High Court demands EFI explain Asian Youth Games selection criteria.
Vaasvi Khaitan and Fateh Dhaliwal challenge exclusion from the Indian team.
Court ordered EFI to submit an affidavit detailing selection process.
Asian Youth Games scheduled in Bahrain from October 22-31.
EFI Observer's report questioned by Colonel Rajesh Pattu.
- Who
- Delhi High Court, Vaasvi Khaitan, Fateh Dhaliwal, EFI
- What
- Court requires EFI to clarify rider selection criteria for Asian Youth Games.
- When
- Court order issued recently, affidavit due in three weeks. Games: October 22-31.
- Where
- Delhi High Court; Manama, Bahrain
- Why
- Athletes challenged exclusion from team; court seeks clarification.
EFI's Perspective
Athletes' Perspective & Observer
Selection Criteria
EFI's Perspective
EFI's selection criteria are being questioned by the court to ensure fairness.
Athletes' Perspective & Observer
Athletes challenge the exclusion and demand transparency; Observer points to irregularities.
Observer's Report
EFI's Perspective
EFI is under review regarding management.
Athletes' Perspective & Observer
Observer report accused of bias regarding internal disputes.
- Event
- Asian Youth Games
- Location
- Manama, Bahrain
- Dates
- October 22-31
- Court Order
- EFI must submit affidavit in 3 weeks
- Petitioners
- Vaasvi Khaitan, Fateh Dhaliwal
- EFI Observer
- S.Y. Quraishi
