Ravi Rathore
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Ravi Rathore VSM | |
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| Born | 13 June |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch | Indian Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 61 Cavalry |
| Commands | 61 Cavalry |
| Awards | Arjuna Award, VSM, Maharana Pratap Award |
| Alma mater | National Defence Academy, Pune, India Indian National Academy, Dehradun, India |
| Spouse(s) | Dipti Rathore |
| Children | 2 |
Colonel Ravi Rathore, VSM is a distinguished Indian polo player, former captain of the Indian national polo team, and a decorated officer of the Indian Army. An Arjuna Award recipient, he has achieved a handicap of +5 goals and has been a key figure of the Indian polo team for over two decades. He has played five consecutive FIP World Cup Championships, having Captained two FIP World Cups in 2014, and 2017 and won two golds in 2011 and 2017.
He has been Commandant of the elite and historic 61st Cavalry Regiment of the Indian Army- the only mounted Cavalry regiment globally and also held the position of Honorary Secretary of the Indian Polo Association (IPA).
Recognized internationally, Col. Rathore is an ambassador for the Fédération Internationale de Polo (FIP) and has competed in professional tournaments across more than 30 countries. With over 20 years of distinguished service in the Indian Armed Forces, he has been honored with the Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) and a record 13 Commendation Cards from the Chief of Army Staff and Army Commanders Commendation for his exemplary service.
