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Shruti Vora has become the first Indian rider to win a three-star Grand Prix event, the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) announced on Thursday.

Shruti scored 67.761 points in the CDI-3 event held in Lipica, Slovenia, from June 7-9. The Indian finished ahead of Moldova’s Tatiana Antonenco (Aachen), who scored 66.522. Austria’s Juliane Jerich (Quarter Girl) completed the top-3 with a score of 66.087.

Shruti also had a commendable show in the Grad Prix Special, which was also held at the same venue simultaneously. She finished second behind Antonenco-Aachen combo with a score of 66.085.

“I am extremely delighted with the result. I have worked hard and the victory is indeed satisfying. The win has come in an Olympic year and that makes it significant.

“The fact that I am first rider from the country to win a three-star event makes it a special achievement. I will keep working hard to bring laurels for my country,” Shruti was quoted as saying in an EFI release.

Hailing from Kolkata, veteran rider Shruti has represented India in the Dressage World championship (2022) and the Asian Games (2010, 2014).

EFI Secretary General Col Jaiveer Singh said, “This is great news for Indian equestrian fraternity. This inspiring performance from Shruti has made the country proud. Many women are taking up the sport and such milestones will inspire many more riders to strive for excellence.”

(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – PTI)