Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh/Jalandhar, February 15-
DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav, on Saturday, inaugurated the National Equestrian Championship-2025 (Tent Pegging) being conducted by Punjab Police at PAP Campus, Jalandhar.
A total of 15 teams from different state Police Forces, Central Armed Police Forces, Army, Navy and some private clubs are competing for the coveted championship to be concluded on February 23.
"Punjab Police is proud to host this prestigious event under the aegis of the Equestrian Federation of India, bringing together 15 teams, 125 horses, and top riders from across the country—including Police Forces, CAPFs, Army, Navy, and private clubs," stated DGP Gaurav Yadav in a post on his X handle (formerly Twitter).
Wishing the Punjab Police's 20-member equestrian team all the best for the championship, the DGP said that the equestrian team of Punjab Police will be led by DIG Administration PAP Inderbir Singh and the team is participating with its 24 horses. It's for the first time that an Indian Police Services (IPS) Officer has qualified in the National qualifiers and participated in the National Equestrian Championship.