Ashish Limaye earns World Games berth with fourth place finish in CCI 4L

Silva Storai, Director of Embassy International Riding School, said Ashish Limaye’s result marks an important moment for Indian equestrian sport after his fourth place finishes in CCI 4L and CCI 3S.

Indian equestrian rider Ashish Limaye has secured qualification for the World Games and Asian Games after finishing fourth in two categories at an international equestrian event in Sopot, Poland.
Limaye competed in the CCI 4L category aboard D’Avril du Pinier and finished fourth among 11 participants, earning qualification for the World Games. He also rode Willy Be Dun in the CCI 3S category, where he placed fourth among 44 participants and qualified for the Asian Games.
With the CCI 3S result, Limaye has become the first Indian rider to qualify for the Asian Games in this category. The achievement marks a significant result for Indian equestrian sport at an international competition.

Ashish Limaye said, “Representing India on an international platform and achieving qualification for both the World Games and the Asian Games is an incredibly proud moment for me. Competing in Sopot against such strong international riders was a great learning experience, and I am grateful for the unwavering support from Embassy International Riding School, my team, and everyone who has believed in this journey.”
Embassy International Riding School has supported Limaye’s sporting journey by providing training opportunities and international exposure.

Silva Storai, Director, Embassy International Riding School, said, “Ashish’s achievement is a landmark moment not just for Embassy International Riding School, but for Indian equestrian sport as a whole. His dedication, discipline, and consistency have been exceptional, and becoming the first Indian to qualify for the Asian Games in this category is truly historic. We are proud to support athletes like Ashish who continue to raise India’s presence on the global equestrian stage.”
Limaye’s results at Sopot add to India’s presence in international equestrian sport and reflect the role of sustained training, overseas competition exposure and institutional support in preparing Indian riders for major global events.

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