Overcoming Indian horse travel restrictions: How 19-year-old Niharika Singhania became only Indian woman in Asian Games 2026 show jumping

At just 19, equestrian Niharika Singhania has earned a place in India's show jumping team for the 2026 Asian Games, becoming its only woman rider. After overcoming qualification hurdles and switching horses weeks before the deadline, she is now driven by an unwavering bond with her horses and ambitions that stretch beyond Aichi-Nagoya.

Overcoming Indian horse travel restrictions: How 19-year-old Niharika Singhania became only Indian woman in Asian Games 2026 show jumping
At just 19, equestrian Niharika Singhania has earned a place in India's show jumping team for the 2026 Asian Games, becoming its only woman rider. After overcoming qualification hurdles and switching horses weeks before the deadline, she is now driven by an unwavering bond with her horses and ambitions that stretch beyond Aichi-Nagoya.