07-05-2025
New equestrian team launched in Coimbatore
A new equestrian team, Pegasus Kerala, launched by Coimbatore-based Equestrian Sports promotion company - Pegasus Sports, is poised to compete in the inaugural editions of the Polo Premier League (PPL) and Equestrian Champions League. Both leagues will be held in Coimbatore from June 15 to July 15, 2025.
The launch event was held at SNR Auditorium in Coimbatore on Wednesday, led by R. Sundar, Managing Trustee of SNR Sons Charitable Trust, and Priyanka Sundar, Managing Director of P&S Group. Attendees included actor Shanthanu, Keerthi Shanthanu, Sakthi Balaji, president of Indigenous Horse Society – Tamil Nadu, Mahendran, Founder and Chairman of Expovan, and Olympic equestrian Imtiaz Anees.
The Polo Premier League and Equestrian Champions League, the first-ever league-format polo events, are organised by the Equine Sports India Federation under the Indigenous Horse Society – Tamil Nadu. Teams from Tamil Nadu, Mumbai, Delhi, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Telangana will compete in the leagues, which will feature both polo and show jumping events.
Mr. Sundar expressed enthusiasm for promoting polo in Kerala and supporting young talent. The team, made up of experienced and emerging players, focuses on training and competitive performance.
Ms. Priyanka Sundar highlighted that the launch is a significant step for polo in India, aiming to build not just a team but a broader movement for the sport.
