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Abbas Khan Becomes First Indian Showjumper Bharat Youth Awardee
Abbas Khan is a 22-year-old athlete from Hyderabad.
He competes in a sport called showjumping, where riders guide horses over jumps.
He has been involved in equestrian sport for 17 years.
Abbas recently received the Bharat Youth Award 2026.
Uttarakhand Governor Gurmit Singh presented the award.
The ceremony happened in Dehradun on Monday.
Abbas is the first Indian showjumping athlete to receive this honour.
The award recognized his achievements and his work representing India internationally.
Hyderabad equestrian athlete Abbas Khan received the Bharat Youth Award 2026.
He is the first Indian showjumping athlete to receive the honour.
Uttarakhand Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh presented the award.
The ceremony took place in Dehradun on Monday.
The award recognized Abbas’ achievements and representation of India internationally in showjumping.
- Who
- Hyderabad equestrian athlete Abbas Khan received the award, which was presented by Uttarakhand Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh.
- What
- Abbas Khan was conferred the Bharat Youth Award 2026 and became the first Indian showjumping athlete to receive it.
- Where
- The ceremony was held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
- When
- The award was presented on Monday; Abbas is 22 years old.
- Why
- The award recognized Abbas’ achievements and contribution to representing India on the international showjumping stage.
Key facts
- Award
- Bharat Youth Award 2026
- Recipient
- Abbas Khan
- Sport
- Showjumping
- Age
- 22
- Sporting journey
- 17 years in equestrian sport
- Ceremony location
- Dehradun
- Presenter
- Uttarakhand Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh
Sources
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