16 Facts About Fouaad Mirza

Fouaad Mirza was born on 6 March 1992 and is an Indian equestrian who won silver medals in both individual eventing and team eventing at the 2018 Asian Games.

Fouaad Mirza became the first Indian since 1982 to win a medal at an individual equestrian event at the Asian Games.

Fouaad Mirza's father, Dr Hasneyn Mirza, is one of India's top equine veterinarians and is a sixth generation horseman himself.

Fouaad Mirza has an elder brother, who is a veterinarian.

Fouaad Mirza's interest in horses grew since he was a toddler.

Fouaad Mirza started riding since he was 5 years old.

At the age of 22, Fouaad Mirza took part in the 2014 Asian Games, held in Incheon, South Korea.

Fouaad Mirza finished in 5th position in team eventing along with fellow riders Sangram Singh, Mrityunjay Singh Rathore and Ajai Poovaiah.

Fouaad Mirza finished in 10th position in the individual eventing category.

In 2017, Fouaad Mirza moved to Germany to train with equestrian Bettina Hoy in Warendorf.

Fouaad Mirza's move to Germany was a turning point in his career.

Fouaad Mirza won two silver medals at the Equestrian Jumping Final at the Asian Games 2018 in Jakarta, one in individual eventing, and one in team eventing along with fellow Indian riders Rakesh Kumar, Ashish Malik and Jitender Singh.

Fouaad Mirza became the first Indian equestrian in the last 20 years to qualify for the Olympics.

Fouaad Mirza finished in 23rd position aboard the 2006 Westphalian gelding, Seigneur Medicott.

Fouaad Mirza studied psychology in the University of Northampton, Great Britain.

Fouaad Mirza is sponsored by the Embassy Group, which is a privately held real estate developer based in Bangalore, Karnataka.