Quick Info
| Profession | Equestrian Dressage Athlete |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/10/1999 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Hometown | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
Latest News about Divyakriti Singh Rathore
2025
Divyakriti Singh reclaimed the No. 1 ranking in Asia according to the FEI Global Dressage Rankings for 2024-25, reaffirming her position as Asia's top dressage athlete. She continues training in the Netherlands while preparing for major international competitions including the Asian Championship 2025 in Thailand and the Asian Games 2026 in Japan.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Divya |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm (in centimeters), 1.65 m (in meters), 5' 5" (in feet & inches) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Mayo College Girls School, Ajmer, Rajasthan (2017) |
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| College/University | Jesus and Mary College (JMC), University of Delhi, Delhi |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Address | Mundota Fort and Palace, Mundota Rd, Mundota, Rajasthan |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Vikram Singh Rathore (former Indian Army officer and a polo player) |
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| Mother | Alka Tej Singh (owner of Mundota Fort and Palace, Jaipur) |
| Siblings | Digvijay Singh (in charge of operations at their ancestral property, Mundota Fort and Palace) |
Career
| Coach/Mentor | Babette Blankespoor |
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| Awards | 2024: Arjuna Award (first and only woman recipient in equestrian sport) |
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| Current Location | Netherlands |
| Global Ranking | World Ranking: 14; Asian Ranking: 1 (as per FEI Global Dressage Rankings 2024-25) |
| Upcoming Competitions | Asian Championship 2025 (Thailand), Asian Games 2026 (Japan), World Games 2026 (Germany), Olympics 2028 (Los Angeles, USA) |
Favourites
| Indian polo player | Ravi Rathore |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Divyakriti Singh Rathore was part of the Indian equestrian team that won gold at the Asian Games in 2023, after 41 years since 1982. | |
| 2. She grew up at Mundota Palace in Rajasthan, where her love for horses began. | |
| 3. Starting horseriding in the 7th grade at Mayo College Girls School in Ajmer, she developed a passion for it. | |
| 4. During her school years, she also started playing Polo. | |
| 5. Taking up horse riding at school made it Divyakriti's dream to represent India at the Asian Games. | |
| 6. She became the equestrian captain and represented her school in Polo competitions. | |
| 7. In 2018, she participated in the Junior National Equestrian Championship in New Delhi. | |
| 8. After finishing her studies in 2020, she decided to pursue Equestrian professionally. | |
| 9. In April 2020, she moved to Denmark, bought her first horse, and trained there for a year. | |
| 10. Due to the pandemic, she spent six months in Germany training at the Hof Kasselmann. | |
| 11. In February 2022, Divyakriti participated in the Asian Games trials but was not initially chosen. | |
| 12. Selected in the later trials between August 2022 and February 2023, she entered with two horses. | |
| 13. Competing on Adrenaline Firfod, she achieved an individual score of 68.176. | |
| 14. In December 2023, she was awarded the Arjuna Award, being the first woman in equestrian to receive it. | |
| 15. Apart from equestrian sports, Divyakriti Singh is known for her love for dogs, often sharing them on her social media. | |
| 16. In 2018, she did a photoshoot for La Polo, an international Polo magazine. | |
| 17. According to the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) Global Dressage Rankings, she holds the number one spot in Asia and ranks 14th globally. | |
| 18. She has been involved in equestrian sports since the age of 12. |