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	'''Fouaad Mirza''' (born 6 March 1992) is an Indian [[Equestrianism\|equestrian]] who won silver medals in both ~~the~~ individual [[eventing]] and ~~the~~ team eventing at the [[2018 Asian Games]]. He became the first Indian since 1982 to win a medal at an individual event in the [[List of Asian Games medalists in equestrian\|~~sport at the~~ Asian Games]].<ref>{{cite news \|title=India's Fouaad Mirza wins equestrian silver at Asian Games \|url=http://www.espn.in/espn/story/_/id/24479381/eventing-asian-games-fouaad-mirza-wins-india-first-individual-equestrian-silver-36-years \|~~accessdate~~=26 August 2018 \|work=ESPN.in \|date=26 August 2018}}</ref>		'''Fouaad Mirza''' (born 6 March 1992) is an Indian [[Equestrianism\|equestrian]] who won silver medals in both individual [[eventing]] and team eventing at the [[2018 Asian Games]]. He became the first Indian since 1982 to win a medal at an individual equestrian event at the [[List of Asian Games medalists in equestrian\|Asian Games]].<ref>{{cite news \|title=India's Fouaad Mirza wins equestrian silver at Asian Games \|url=http://www.espn.in/espn/story/_/id/24479381/eventing-asian-games-fouaad-mirza-wins-india-first-individual-equestrian-silver-36-years \|access-date=26 August 2018 \|work=ESPN.in \|date=26 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|last1=July 10\|first1=Suhani Singh Mumbai\|last2=July 19\|first2=2021 ISSUE DATE\|last3=July 10\|first3=2021UPDATED\|last4=Ist\|first4=2021 12:29\|title=Hitting his stride {{!}} Fouaad Mirza\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20210719-hitting-his-stride-fouaad-mirza-1825901-2021-07-10\|access-date=2021-07-16\|website=India Today\|language=en}}</ref> Mirza qualified for the [[2020 Summer Olympics]], becoming the first Indian equestrian since [[Imtiaz Anees]] (2000) to participate at the Games.<ref>{{Cite web\|last1=DelhiJanuary 8\|first1=Press Trust of India New\|last2=January 8\|first2=2020UPDATED\|last3=Ist\|first3=2020 08:52\|title=Fouaad Mirza becomes 1st Indian equestrian to qualify for Tokyo Olympics\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/other-sports/story/fouaad-mirza-becomes-1st-indian-equestrian-to-qualify-for-tokyo-olympics-1634847-2020-01-08\|access-date=2021-07-16\|website=India Today\|language=en}}</ref>

	~~In 2019~~, ~~Mirza received the~~ [[~~Arjuna Award~~]].<ref>{{~~cite news~~ \|title=Fouaad Mirza ~~overwhelmed by Arjuna honour~~ \|url=https://~~sportstar~~.~~thehindu~~.com/~~other~~-~~sports~~/~~arjuna~~-~~awards~~-~~sports~~-~~honours~~-fouaad-mirza-~~overwhelmed~~-~~asian~~-~~games~~-~~equestrian~~-~~horse~~/~~article29122010~~.~~ece~~ \|~~accessdate~~=~~10 September 2019~~ \|~~work~~=~~Sportstar~~ \|date=~~18 August 2019~~}}</ref>		== Early life ==
			Fouaad Mirza was born in [[Bangalore]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web\|last=D'Cunha\|first=Zenia\|title=Equestrian: Riding over obstacles, Tokyo-bound Fouaad Mirza banks on equation with his partners\|url=https://scroll.in/field/996511/equestrian-riding-over-obstacles-tokyo-bound-fouaad-mirza-banks-on-equation-with-his-partners\|access-date=2021-06-25\|website=Scroll.in\|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|last1=Jun 2\|first1=K. Kumaraswamy / TNN / Updated\|last2=2021\|last3=Ist\|first3=22:19\|title=Nothing will stop me from achieving the Olympic dream: Fouaad Mirza {{!}} Tokyo Olympics News - Times of India\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tokyo-olympics/nothing-will-stop-me-from-achieving-the-olympic-dream-fouaad-mirza/articleshow/83181585.cms\|access-date=2021-06-25\|website=The Times of India\|language=en}}</ref> His father, Dr Hasneyn Mirza, is one of India’s top equine veterinarians<ref>{{Cite web\|last1=July 10\|first1=Suhani Singh Mumbai\|last2=July 19\|first2=2021 ISSUE DATE\|last3=July 10\|first3=2021UPDATED\|last4=Ist\|first4=2021 12:29\|title=Hitting his stride {{!}} Fouaad Mirza\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20210719-hitting-his-stride-fouaad-mirza-1825901-2021-07-10\|access-date=2021-07-16\|website=India Today\|language=en}}</ref> and is a sixth generation horseman himself.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2021-08-05\|title=Fouaad Mirza, India’s first Equestrian in Two Decades at the Olympics\|url=https://leverageedu.com/blog/fouaad-mirza/\|access-date=2021-08-29\|website=Leverage Edu\|language=en-US}}</ref> His family owns a stud farm in Bangalore. He has an elder brother, who is also a veterinarian. Fouaad's interest in horses grew since he was a toddler. He started riding since he was 5 years old.

	~~In October 2019~~, ~~he won gold at CCI3*-S event held~~ in ~~Strzegom~~, ~~Poland.~~<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://~~sportstar~~.~~thehindu~~.com/~~other-sports~~/~~equestrian~~-~~fouaad~~-~~mirza~~-~~wins~~-~~gold~~-at-~~olympic~~-~~qualifying~~-~~event/article29681801~~.~~ece~~\|~~title~~=~~Equestrian: Fouaad Mirza wins gold at Olympic qualifying event\|last=PTI~~\|website=~~Sportstar~~\|language=en~~\|access-date=2019-11-04~~}}</ref>		== Career ==
			At the age of 22, Mirza took part in the [[2014 Asian Games]],<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2014-09-26\|title=Asian Games 2014: Indian equestrians disappoint in eventing\|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/asian-games-2014-indian-equestrians-disappoint-in-eventing-716594.html\|access-date=2021-08-29\|website=News18\|language=en}}</ref> held in [[Incheon]], [[South Korea]]. He finished in 5th position in team eventing along with fellow riders Sangram Singh, Mrityunjay Singh Rathore and Ajai Poovaiah. He finished in 10th position in the individual eventing category.

	On 7 January 2020, Mirza ~~become first India in last 20 years to qualify~~ for ~~Olympic~~ after finishing first in South East Asia, Oceania group.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://sportstalk24.com/fouaad-mirza-officially-qualify-for-tokyo-olympic/\|title=Equestrian: Fouaad Mirza officially Qualify for Tokyo olympic\|website=Sportstalk24\|language=en\|access-date=2020-01-07}}</ref>		In 2017, Mirza moved to [[Germany]] to train with equestrian [[Bettina Hoy]] in [[Warendorf]]. After Hoy took a coaching position for the Dutch eventing team, he moved to [[Ganderkesee]] to train with [[Sandra Auffarth]].

			Fouaad Mirza's move to Germany was a turning point in his career. He won two silver medals at the Equestrian Jumping Final at the [[2018 Asian Games\|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.<ref>{{Cite web\|last1=JakartaAugust 26\|first1=India Today Web Desk\|last2=August 26\|first2=2018UPDATED\|last3=Ist\|first3=2018 15:39\|title=Asian Games 2018: Fouaad Mirza, Team India win silver medals in Equestrian\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/asian-games-2018/story/fouaad-mirza-equestrian-asian-games-2018-1323029-2018-08-26\|access-date=2021-07-16\|website=India Today\|language=en}}</ref> With this feat, Mirza became the first Indian to win an Asian Games medal in Equesterian event after a gap of 36 years.

			In 2019, Mirza received the [[Arjuna Award]]<ref>{{cite news \|title=Fouaad Mirza overwhelmed by Arjuna honour \|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/other-sports/arjuna-awards-sports-honours-fouaad-mirza-overwhelmed-asian-games-equestrian-horse/article29122010.ece \|access-date=10 September 2019 \|work=Sportstar \|date=18 August 2019}}</ref> from the [[president of India]], [[Ram Nath Kovind]].

			In October 2019, he won gold at CCI3*-S event held in [[Strzegom]], [[Poland]] with his horse Dajara.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/other-sports/equestrian-fouaad-mirza-wins-gold-at-olympic-qualifying-event/article29681801.ece\|title=Equestrian: Fouaad Mirza wins gold at Olympic qualifying event\|last=PTI\|website=Sportstar\|language=en\|access-date=2019-11-04}}</ref>

			On 7 January 2020, Mirza qualified for the [[2020 Summer Olympics\|2020 Tokyo Olympics]] after finishing first in South East Asia, Oceania group.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://sportstalk24.com/fouaad-mirza-officially-qualify-for-tokyo-olympic/\|title=Equestrian: Fouaad Mirza officially Qualify for Tokyo olympic\|website=Sportstalk24\|date=7 January 2020\|language=en\|access-date=2020-01-07}}</ref> He became the first Indian equestrian in the last 20 years to qualify for the Olympics.<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Achal\|first=Ashwin\|date=2021-05-31\|title=Fouaad Mirza seals Tokyo berth\|language=en-IN\|work=The Hindu\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/fouaad-mirza-seals-tokyo-berth/article34684087.ece\|access-date=2021-06-25\|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
			and the first Indian equestrian to reach the finals of the Olympic individual eventing category. He finished in 23rd position aboard the 2006 [[Westphalian horse\|Westphalian]] [[gelding]], Seigneur Medicott.

			== Personal Life ==
			Fouaad Mirza studied [[Psychology]] in the University of Northampton, [[Great Britain]]. He currently resides in [[Germany]] and trains under his coach, [[Sandra Auffarth]], who is the winner of the individual bronze medal and team gold medal in 2012 Summer Olympics.

			He is sponsored by the [[Embassy Group]], which is a privately held real estate developer based in [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]].

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'''Fouaad Mirza''' (born 6 March 1992) is an Indian [[Equestrianism|equestrian]] who won silver medals in both the individual [[eventing]] and the team eventing at the [[2018 Asian Games]]. He became the first Indian since 1982 to win a medal at an individual event in the [[List of Asian Games medalists in equestrian|sport at the Asian Games]].<ref>{{cite news |title=India's Fouaad Mirza wins equestrian silver at Asian Games |url=http://www.espn.in/espn/story/_/id/24479381/eventing-asian-games-fouaad-mirza-wins-india-first-individual-equestrian-silver-36-years |accessdate=26 August 2018 |work=ESPN.in |date=26 August 2018}}</ref>

In 2019, Mirza received the [[Arjuna Award]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Fouaad Mirza overwhelmed by Arjuna honour |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/other-sports/arjuna-awards-sports-honours-fouaad-mirza-overwhelmed-asian-games-equestrian-horse/article29122010.ece |accessdate=10 September 2019 |work=Sportstar |date=18 August 2019}}</ref>

In October 2019, he won gold at CCI3*-S event held in Strzegom, Poland.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/other-sports/equestrian-fouaad-mirza-wins-gold-at-olympic-qualifying-event/article29681801.ece|title=Equestrian: Fouaad Mirza wins gold at Olympic qualifying event|last=PTI|website=Sportstar|language=en|access-date=2019-11-04}}</ref>

On 7 January 2020, Mirza become first India in last 20 years to qualify for Olympic after finishing first in South East Asia, Oceania group.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sportstalk24.com/fouaad-mirza-officially-qualify-for-tokyo-olympic/|title=Equestrian: Fouaad Mirza officially Qualify for Tokyo olympic|website=Sportstalk24|language=en|access-date=2020-01-07}}</ref>

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	'''Fouaad Mirza''' (born 6 March 1992) is an Indian [[Equestrianism\|equestrian]] who won silver medals in both individual [[eventing]] and team eventing at the [[2018 Asian Games]]. He became the first Indian since 1982 to win a medal at an individual equestrian event at the [[List of Asian Games medalists in equestrian\|Asian Games]].<ref>{{cite news \|title=India's Fouaad Mirza wins equestrian silver at Asian Games \|url=http://www.espn.in/espn/story/_/id/24479381/eventing-asian-games-fouaad-mirza-wins-india-first-individual-equestrian-silver-36-years \|access-date=26 August 2018 \|work=ESPN.in \|date=26 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|~~last1~~=July 10\|~~first1~~=Suhani ~~Singh Mumbai~~\|~~last2~~=~~July 19\|first2=2021 ISSUE DATE\|last3=July 10\|first3=2021UPDATED\|last4=Ist\|first4=2021 12:29~~\|title=Hitting his stride {{!}} Fouaad Mirza\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20210719-hitting-his-stride-fouaad-mirza-1825901-2021-07-10\|access-date=2021-07-16\|website=India Today\|language=en}}</ref> Mirza qualified for the [[2020 Summer Olympics]], becoming the first Indian equestrian since [[Imtiaz Anees]] (2000) to participate at the Games.<ref>{{Cite web\|~~last1=DelhiJanuary 8\|first1=Press Trust of India New\|last2~~=January 8~~\|first2=2020UPDATED\|last3=Ist\|first3=2020 08:52~~\|title=Fouaad Mirza becomes 1st Indian equestrian to qualify for Tokyo Olympics\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/other-sports/story/fouaad-mirza-becomes-1st-indian-equestrian-to-qualify-for-tokyo-olympics-1634847-2020-01-08\|access-date=2021-07-16\|website=India Today\|language=en}}</ref>		'''Fouaad Mirza''' (born 6 March 1992) is an Indian [[Equestrianism\|equestrian]] who won silver medals in both individual [[eventing]] and team eventing at the [[2018 Asian Games]]. He became the first Indian since 1982 to win a medal at an individual equestrian event at the [[List of Asian Games medalists in equestrian\|Asian Games]].<ref>{{cite news \|title=India's Fouaad Mirza wins equestrian silver at Asian Games \|url=http://www.espn.in/espn/story/_/id/24479381/eventing-asian-games-fouaad-mirza-wins-india-first-individual-equestrian-silver-36-years \|access-date=26 August 2018 \|work=ESPN.in \|date=26 August 2018}}</ref><ref name=ss>{{Cite web\|date=July 10, 2021\|first=Suhani \|last=Singh \|title=Hitting his stride {{!}} Fouaad Mirza\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20210719-hitting-his-stride-fouaad-mirza-1825901-2021-07-10\|access-date=2021-07-16\|website=India Today\|language=en}}</ref> Mirza qualified for the [[2020 Summer Olympics]], becoming the first Indian equestrian since [[Imtiaz Anees]] (2000) to participate at the Games.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=January 8, 2021\|title=Fouaad Mirza becomes 1st Indian equestrian to qualify for Tokyo Olympics\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/other-sports/story/fouaad-mirza-becomes-1st-indian-equestrian-to-qualify-for-tokyo-olympics-1634847-2020-01-08\|access-date=2021-07-16\|website=India Today\|language=en}}</ref>

	== Early life ==		== Early life ==
	Fouaad Mirza was born in [[Bangalore]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web\|last=D'Cunha\|first=Zenia\|title=Equestrian: Riding over obstacles, Tokyo-bound Fouaad Mirza banks on equation with his partners\|url=https://scroll.in/field/996511/equestrian-riding-over-obstacles-tokyo-bound-fouaad-mirza-banks-on-equation-with-his-partners\|access-date=2021-06-25\|website=Scroll.in\|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|~~last1=Jun 2\|first1~~=K. Kumaraswamy ~~/ TNN / Updated~~\|~~last2~~=2021~~\|last3=Ist\|first3=22:19~~\|title=Nothing will stop me from achieving the Olympic dream: Fouaad Mirza ~~{{!}} Tokyo Olympics News - Times of India~~\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tokyo-olympics/nothing-will-stop-me-from-achieving-the-olympic-dream-fouaad-mirza/articleshow/83181585.cms\|access-date=2021-06-25\|website=The Times of India\|language=en}}</ref> His father, Dr Hasneyn Mirza, is one of ~~India’s~~ top equine veterinarians<ref~~>{{Cite web\|last1=July 10\|first1=Suhani Singh Mumbai\|last2=July 19\|first2=2021 ISSUE DATE\|last3=July 10\|first3=2021UPDATED\|last4=Ist\|first4=2021 12:29\|title=Hitting his stride {{!}} Fouaad Mirza\|url~~=~~https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story~~/~~story/20210719-hitting-his-stride-fouaad-mirza-1825901-2021-07-10\|access-date=2021-07-16\|website=India Today\|language=en}}</ref~~> and is a sixth generation horseman himself.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2021-08-05\|title=Fouaad Mirza, India’s first Equestrian in Two Decades at the Olympics\|url=https://leverageedu.com/blog/fouaad-mirza/\|access-date=2021-08-29\|website=Leverage Edu\|language=en-US}}</ref> His family owns a stud farm in Bangalore. He has an elder brother, who is also a veterinarian. Fouaad's interest in horses grew since he was a toddler. He started riding since he was 5 years old.		Fouaad Mirza was born in [[Bangalore]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web\|last=D'Cunha\|first=Zenia\|title=Equestrian: Riding over obstacles, Tokyo-bound Fouaad Mirza banks on equation with his partners\|url=https://scroll.in/field/996511/equestrian-riding-over-obstacles-tokyo-bound-fouaad-mirza-banks-on-equation-with-his-partners\|access-date=2021-06-25\|website=Scroll.in\|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|author=K. Kumaraswamy\|date=Jun 2, 2021\|title=Nothing will stop me from achieving the Olympic dream: Fouaad Mirza\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tokyo-olympics/nothing-will-stop-me-from-achieving-the-olympic-dream-fouaad-mirza/articleshow/83181585.cms\|access-date=2021-06-25\|website=The Times of India\|language=en}}</ref> His father, Dr Hasneyn Mirza, is one of India's top equine veterinarians<ref name=ss/> and is a sixth generation horseman himself.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2021-08-05\|title=Fouaad Mirza, India’s first Equestrian in Two Decades at the Olympics\|url=https://leverageedu.com/blog/fouaad-mirza/\|access-date=2021-08-29\|website=Leverage Edu\|language=en-US}}</ref> His family owns a stud farm in Bangalore. He has an elder brother, who is also a veterinarian. Fouaad's interest in horses grew since he was a toddler. He started riding since he was 5 years old.

	== Career ==		== Career ==
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	In 2017, Mirza moved to [[Germany]] to train with equestrian [[Bettina Hoy]] in [[Warendorf]]. After Hoy took a coaching position for the Dutch eventing team, he moved to [[Ganderkesee]] to train with [[Sandra Auffarth]].		In 2017, Mirza moved to [[Germany]] to train with equestrian [[Bettina Hoy]] in [[Warendorf]]. After Hoy took a coaching position for the Dutch eventing team, he moved to [[Ganderkesee]] to train with [[Sandra Auffarth]].

	Fouaad Mirza's move to Germany was a turning point in his career. He won two silver medals at the Equestrian Jumping Final at the [[2018 Asian Games\|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.<ref>{{Cite web\|~~last1=JakartaAugust 26\|first1=India Today Web Desk\|last2~~=August 26~~\|first2=2018UPDATED\|last3=Ist\|first3=~~2018 ~~15:39~~\|title=Asian Games 2018: Fouaad Mirza, Team India win silver medals in Equestrian\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/asian-games-2018/story/fouaad-mirza-equestrian-asian-games-2018-1323029-2018-08-26\|access-date=2021-07-16\|website=India Today\|language=en}}</ref> With this feat, Mirza became the first Indian to win an Asian Games medal in Equesterian event after a gap of 36 years.		Fouaad Mirza's move to Germany was a turning point in his career. He won two silver medals at the Equestrian Jumping Final at the [[2018 Asian Games\|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]].<ref>{{Cite web\|date=August 26, 2018\|title=Asian Games 2018: Fouaad Mirza, Team India win silver medals in Equestrian\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/asian-games-2018/story/fouaad-mirza-equestrian-asian-games-2018-1323029-2018-08-26\|access-date=2021-07-16\|website=India Today\|language=en}}</ref> With this feat, Mirza became the first Indian to win an Asian Games medal in Equesterian event after a gap of 36 years.

	In 2019, Mirza received the [[Arjuna Award]]<ref>{{cite news \|title=Fouaad Mirza overwhelmed by Arjuna honour \|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/other-sports/arjuna-awards-sports-honours-fouaad-mirza-overwhelmed-asian-games-equestrian-horse/article29122010.ece \|access-date=10 September 2019 \|work=Sportstar \|date=18 August 2019}}</ref> from the [[president of India]], [[Ram Nath Kovind]].		In 2019, Mirza received the [[Arjuna Award]]<ref>{{cite news \|title=Fouaad Mirza overwhelmed by Arjuna honour \|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/other-sports/arjuna-awards-sports-honours-fouaad-mirza-overwhelmed-asian-games-equestrian-horse/article29122010.ece \|access-date=10 September 2019 \|work=Sportstar \|date=18 August 2019}}</ref> from the [[president of India]], [[Ram Nath Kovind]].

	In October 2019, he won gold at CCI3*-S event held in [[Strzegom]], [[Poland]] with his horse Dajara.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/other-sports/equestrian-fouaad-mirza-wins-gold-at-olympic-qualifying-event/article29681801.ece\|title=Equestrian: Fouaad Mirza wins gold at Olympic qualifying event~~\|last=PTI~~\|website=Sportstar\|language=en\|access-date=2019-11-04}}</ref>		In October 2019, he won gold at CCI3*-S event held in [[Strzegom]], [[Poland]] with his horse Dajara.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/other-sports/equestrian-fouaad-mirza-wins-gold-at-olympic-qualifying-event/article29681801.ece\|title=Equestrian: Fouaad Mirza wins gold at Olympic qualifying event\|website=Sportstar\|language=en\|access-date=2019-11-04}}</ref>

	On 7 January 2020, Mirza qualified for the [[2020 Summer Olympics\|2020 Tokyo Olympics]] after finishing first in South East Asia, Oceania group.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://sportstalk24.com/fouaad-mirza-officially-qualify-for-tokyo-olympic/\|title=Equestrian: Fouaad Mirza officially Qualify for Tokyo olympic\|website=Sportstalk24\|date=7 January 2020\|language=en\|access-date=2020-01-07}}</ref> He became the first Indian equestrian in the last 20 years to qualify for the Olympics.<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Achal\|first=Ashwin\|date=2021-05-31\|title=Fouaad Mirza seals Tokyo berth\|language=en-IN\|work=The Hindu\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/fouaad-mirza-seals-tokyo-berth/article34684087.ece\|access-date=2021-06-25\|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>		On 7 January 2020, Mirza qualified for the [[2020 Summer Olympics\|2020 Tokyo Olympics]] after finishing first in South East Asia, Oceania group.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://sportstalk24.com/fouaad-mirza-officially-qualify-for-tokyo-olympic/\|title=Equestrian: Fouaad Mirza officially Qualify for Tokyo olympic\|website=Sportstalk24\|date=7 January 2020\|language=en\|access-date=2020-01-07}}</ref> He became the first Indian equestrian in the last 20 years to qualify for the Olympics.<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Achal\|first=Ashwin\|date=2021-05-31\|title=Fouaad Mirza seals Tokyo berth\|language=en-IN\|work=The Hindu\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/fouaad-mirza-seals-tokyo-berth/article34684087.ece\|access-date=2021-06-25\|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
	and the first Indian equestrian to reach the finals of the Olympic individual eventing category. He finished in 23rd position aboard the 2006 [[Westphalian horse\|Westphalian]] [[gelding]], Seigneur Medicott.		and the first Indian equestrian to reach the finals of the Olympic individual eventing category. He finished in 23rd position aboard the 2006 [[Westphalian horse\|Westphalian]] [[gelding]], Seigneur Medicott.

	== Personal ~~Life~~ ==		== Personal life ==
	Fouaad Mirza studied [[~~Psychology~~]] in the University of Northampton, [[Great Britain]]. He currently resides in [[Germany]] and trains under his coach, [[Sandra Auffarth]], who is the winner of the individual bronze medal and team gold medal in 2012 Summer Olympics.		Fouaad Mirza studied [[psychology]] in the University of Northampton, [[Great Britain]]. He currently resides in [[Germany]] and trains under his coach, [[Sandra Auffarth]], who is the winner of the individual bronze medal and team gold medal in 2012 Summer Olympics.

	He is sponsored by the [[Embassy Group]], which is a privately held real estate developer based in [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]].		He is sponsored by the [[Embassy Group]], which is a privately held real estate developer based in [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]].
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