Horse Riding Summer Coaching concludes

ALIGARH : The Horse Riding Summer Coaching Camp, organized by the Riding Club, Aligarh Muslim University concluded with felicitation of the young riders and distribution of certificates of participation to them by the chief guest, AMU Registrar, Mr Mohammad Imran (IPS).

Addressing the occasion, Mr Imran urged the young participants to attain excellence in the sport as it could help them make a career in various sectors, including the police services and army. He said, “Riding at one level has specific benefits but on a general count it is something that teaches you discipline and control and promises health benefits”.

The guests of honour, Mr Dinesh Tomar, Chief Veterinary Officer, Aligarh and Mr Shujauddin Khan Khusru, an old member of the AMU Riding Club participated in the certificate distribution.

Earlier, welcoming the guests, Prof Syed Amjad Ali Rizvi, Secretary, University Games Committee highlighted the recent achievements of the Games Committee and lauded various clubs for organizing summer coaching camps to train and nurture young sportsmen in the university.

Highlighting the activities of the Riding Club, Dr Wasif Mohamad Khan, President, Riding Club said that it was the third summer coaching camp organized by the club in which 21 young students participated and learnt the nuances of the unique sports. He said that this sport provides an opportunity to the riders to learn horse riding irrespective of the fact whether they are a student or an employee.

He stated that riding inculcates a sense of discipline and responsibility in the riders and they are trained to act as an ambassador of the university riding club.

Mr Imran Khan, Coach, Riding Club provided training to the participants.