Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Development, inaugurated the ‘First Greater Chennai Police Equestrian Championship-2024’ and ‘Horse Riding School’ in Pudupet. Alongside Director General of Police Shankar Jiwal and Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner Sandeep Rai Rathore, Stalin marked the beginning of the event aimed at promoting equestrian sports and fostering awareness against drug abuse among the youth.
The three-day championship, organized jointly by the Greater Chennai Police and Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, features participation from eight teams with 46 horses from various districts and neighboring states. Commissioner Rathore presented medals and certificates to the winning horses and riders on the inaugural day of the competition.