# Hyderabad Polo Club hosts first National Qualifier of 2026 season 2026-08-14T02:23:37+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Hyderabad Polo & Riding Club (HPRC) is hosting the first National Qualifier of the 2026 equestrian season from August 12 to 14 at its Gandipet grounds. Organised with the Telangana State Equestrian Association under the Equestrian Federation of India, the event has drawn 81 entries across Dressage and Show Jumping in four age categories up to Young Rider. Riders under 21 must pass this qualifier to enter the Junior National Championships. HPRC leads entries with 42 from its own 16 riders and 18 horses. The qualifier will be followed by the 2nd HPRC Equestrian Challenge from August 14 to 16. ## Coverage - telanganatoday.com Tags: Dressage, Equestrian, Hyderabad Polo Club, junior nationals, National Qualifier, Show Jumping Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/hyderabad-polo-club-hosts-first-national-qualifier-of-2026-season/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/hyderabad-polo-club-hosts-first-national-qualifier-of-2026-season/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.