Sudipti Hajela is an equestrian who won the gold medal with Team India (Quartet) at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
Wiki/Biography
Sudipti Hejala was born on Friday, May 10, 2002, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh (age 21; as of 2023). Her zodiac sign is Taurus. She completed her education from Daly College, Indore. She lives in Paris, France.
Sudeepti at her alma mater
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 5″
Weight (approximately): 55kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
Sudipti Hajela’s father Mukesh Hajela was an Indore businessman.
Sudeepti Hajira’s father
Her mother’s name is Sonia Hajira. She has a sister named Vidhi Hajela.
Sudeepti Hajira’s sister
Profession
Sudipti Hajela started riding horses when she was six years old. She was initially trained at a training center in Delhi and later trained internationally. In 2018, she won the U21 championship at the AEF (Asian Equestrian Federation) Dressage Qualifying Championships in Jaipur, India.
Sudipti Hajela shares her achievement through Instagram post
On November 4, 2018, she participated in the 2018 FEI World Dressage Challenge held in New Delhi, India. In December 2018, she participated in the National Youth Equestrian Championships in Kolkata and won a gold medal in the team event and a bronze medal in the individual event.
Sudeepti wins medal at National Junior Equestrian Championships 2018
In April 2019, she won the Asian Equestrian Federation (AEF) U-21 Dressage Championship held in Doha, Qatar, and was ranked 5th in the Asian continent.
Sudeepti competes in Asian Equestrian Federation Dressage Championships
In January 2021, she participated in the 2020-2021 National Equestrian Championships Dressage competition held at Army Polo and Equestrian Club, Brar Square, New Delhi and won 2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in different events.
Sudipti Hajela shared her medal photo via Instagram post
In December 2021, she competed in the PSG (Grand Prix St. George), the highest level in dressage, in Delhi and took first place, as well as second place in the Intermediate 1 competition. In 2023, she participated in the 2022 Asian Games as a member of the Team (Quartet) representing India; Divyakriti Singh, Hriday Chheda and Anush Agarwalla were the other members of the Team (Quartet). India won the gold medal for the first time in the equestrian dressage team event. This was also India’s first gold medal in the equestrian event after 41 years. However, Hajira’s result was the lowest among the four Indian riders, with only the top three results taken into account. In an interview, when talking about her experience participating in the Asian Games, she said:
I think it was an absolutely amazing moment for the four of us. It’s great to make history. Before going into the race we were sure that if we gave our best we would be on the podium. We had no idea it was going to be gold. It’s hard to express how I feel. It is every athlete’s dream to see the tricolor hoisted and their national anthem played. “
Indian equestrian team at the 2022 Asian Games (from left to right, Anush Agarwalla, Sudpiti Hajela, Divyakriti Singh and Hriday Chheda)
Awards and Honors
- On November 7, 2017, she was awarded the Ekalavya Award by the Government of Madhya Pradesh for her excellence in equestrian dressage.
Sudipti Hajela wins Ekalavya Award
- In 2020, she received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Award in the sports category at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
Sudeepti with President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhawan
Facts/Trivia
- She first rode a horse at the age of six, at her father’s insistence, and her passion for riding began.
- In 2013, she won a bronze medal in the national event presented by Sourav Ganguly. This is her first national medal.
- She is the youngest team member in the 2022 Asian Games. The horse she rode in the Asian Games, Chinski, has been with her for two years.
- She is coached by Captain Gulab Singh and former French Olympian Camillee Judet Cheret.
Sudeepti and her coach Captain Gulab Singh
- She has trained in various countries including London, Portugal and France.
- She participated in the 71st Republic Day Parade along with other recipients of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Award 2020.
Sudeepti attended the 71st Republic Day Military Parade
- According to her, one song that inspires her and fills her with passion is Hanuman Chalisa.
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