Turf Authorities of India to honour Zavaray S. Poonawalla

The Turf Authorities of India (TAI) have decided to honour Zavaray S. Poonawalla, a leading racehorse owner and breeder, with the Legend of Indian Horse Racing Award at the Racing Excellence Awards ceremony on October 24. The award recognises Poonawalla's decades-long contribution to Indian racing as a breeder, owner, sponsor and benefactor. The award was proposed .Zavaray S. Poonawalla to receive the Legend of Indian Horse Racing Award.🏇🔥 The leading racehorse owner and breeder will be honoured (TAI) at the Racing Excellence Awards ceremony on October 24, recognising his decades-long contribution to Indian racing as a breeder, owner, sponsor and benefactor. #horseriding #TAI #Indports— The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) October 23, 2026 Poonawalla's contribution to the sports during tough financial time post COVID 19 pandemic was significant. In 2022, Poonawalla stepped in to support Royal Western India Turf Club . In his recent contribution, he introduced a shared-sponsorship initiative with the turf clubs and provided financial support to Bangalore Turf Club to safeguard the stakes amid falling revenues.He si also known for his leadership in the Poonawalla Group of Compes that has grown and diversified into a multi-faceted orgzation with a nationwide network of offices, extensive manufacturing facilities, full-fledged research and development capabilities.The Group engages in a wide array of activities ranging from Horse Racing and Breeding, Biotech, Engineering, Hotels and Real Estate.