The Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) is facing renewed scrutiny after naming Col (Retd) Tarsem Singh Warraich for an overseas assignment, even as the sports ministry has issued a show-cause notice to the federation over governance and compliance lapses. ADVERTISEMENTThe top two teams from the event will qualify for the finals scheduled to be held in Jordan in November. Tarsem, an executive committee member of EFI, has never competed in a national tent pegging championship. His selection has drawn objections from the father of a junior rider, who wrote to the world governing body, ITPF. In his complaint, he pointed out that an FIR has been registered against Colonel Tarsem Singh Warraich in Sonepat in connection with a sexual harassment complaint filed by two women.

Source: The Telegraph January 29, 2026 13:55 UTC