Hyderabad Equestrian Athlete Abbas Khan Got Bharat Youth Award

Hyderabad, September 1 :

Abbas Khan was Awarded the most prestigious Bharat Youth Award 2026, becoming the first Indian showjumping athlete to receive this honour, at a distinguished ceremony held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on 31st August 2026.The award was presented by Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand, Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd.), in recognition of Abbas's achievements in equestrian sport and his contribution towards representing India on the international showjumping stage.

At just 21 years of age, Abbas Khan has established himself as a promising young Indian equestrian athlete, in showjumping catagory, competing internationally and carrying the Indian flag across prestigious showjumping arenas abroad.

His journey reflects years of dedication, discipline and commitment to establishing a stronger presence for India in a highly competitive global sport.The Bharat Gaurav Award recognizes individuals /organizations who have demonstrated exceptional excellence, public service and a sustained commitment to India's progress. Recipients are selected through a rigorous nomination and evaluation process based on merit, integrity, leadership, and measurable societal impact.

Profile :

Abbas Khan is an Indian international showjumper whose career combines elite sportingperformance, sustained representation of India abroad, and growing international recognition as arider and trainer. At 22, his nomination describes a 17-year journey in equestrian sport and identifieshim as the youngest Indian rider to consistently compete and place at the prestigious 1.45m-1.50minternational level.FEI ID: 10203000International footprint: Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Austria, Germany and Slovakia,across CSI1*, CSI2*, CSI3*, CSI4* and CSIU25-

A competitions.Career Highlights

3rd place - 1.50m Dutch Masters, Netherlands

4th place - 1.45m Grand Prix, Netherlands

6th place - 1.50m Grand Prix, Denmark

3rd place - 1.40m competition, Spain

7th place - 1.40m Grand Prix, Belgium

Junior National Equestrian Championship (2015): 11 medals, including 7 Gold.

Representing India Across Europe :

Over the past five years, Abbas Khan has represented India across seven European countries,competing from CSI1* through CSI4* and CSIU25-A level. His nomination records podium and top-tenfinishes at elite venues, often while carrying India’s representation on the international stage.