Rajesh Pattu 7th, Indians fail to make mark in equestrian event

Doha, Dec 7 (UNI) Indian quartet cut a sorry figure in the Individual Cross Country event of the equestrian competition at the 15th Asian Games with Rajesh Pattu coming up with the best performance among his compatriots after finishing seventh.

Amid gloomy surrounding at the Doha Racing and Equestrian Club after Korean equestrian Kim Hyung-chil died following a fall from the horse, the Indians could not make their mark in the event.

Rajesh Pattu, who rode Shehzada, finished with a two-day total of 57.80, followed by Bhagirath Singh (61.20) who rode Guddu.

Deep Kumar Ahlawat (93.90), while Palvinder Singh was eliminated from the event.

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