Speaking to ANI, Sudipti’s sister Vidhi Hajela said, “We are feeling very proud. When the flag of our country is hoisted on such a big platform, the family is very happy. Sudipti has worked very hard for this, she has worked hard for 15 years.”
Indian athletes Hirday Chedda and Anush Agarwalla who registered their names in history will now compete in the finals of the Dressage Individual Intermediate I Freestyle.
Hriday Chheda, a 25-year-old athlete who played a crucial role in making history at the Asian Games in Equestrian after 41 years, said it was hard to describe the importance of victory.
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah congratulated the Indian team of Anush Agarwalla, Hriday Vipul, Divyakriti and Sudipti Hajela who created history by clinching a historic gold medal in Team Dressage in the ongoing Asian Games.