Sultan Bin Ahmed Awards Winners Of Sharjah Ruler's Show Jumping Championship
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, awarded the Longines Sharjah Prize Cup to rider Luis Felipe and his horse "Sierra de Pedrox Z" on Sunday evening. This marked the conclusion of the Sharjah Ruler's International Show Jumping Championship Cup, a five-star event at the Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club.
The championship attracted 169 riders and 337 horses from 37 countries, competing in seven five-star international contests. All events were held on the sandy outdoor field at the Sharjah Equestrian Centre. The competition served as the fourth qualifying round for the Arab World Cup Show Jumping series.
The first-place winner of the Longines Sharjah Cup received 55,000 euros, with total prize money for that round reaching 165,000 euros. The overall prize pool for the championship exceeded 550,000 euros, rewarding top performers throughout the event. Emirati rider Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi secured second place with his horse "Chakolo," while German rider Sophie Henners claimed third with her horse "Iron Dames Sinclair."
H.H. Sheikh Sultan also honoured riders who qualified for the World Cup final in Basel, Switzerland, from the seventh regional group. These included three Middle Eastern riders: Saudi Arabia's Ramzi Al Dahami, Emirati Omar Al Marzouqi, and Kuwaiti Ali Al Kharafi. Additionally, two North African riders, Moroccans Abdel Kabir Dar and Sami Sharqawi, were recognised.
The championship featured a variety of entertainment activities for attendees. Family-friendly shows and performances were held throughout the event. Highlights included a saxophone performance, light and music displays, a traditional Al Ayala band, a light artist show, a police band performance, and a captivating qanun player performance.
The organising committee arranged a section with diverse restaurants and a bustling market. Daily activities included games, competitions, giveaways, and free workshops for children such as colouring, sand drawing, face painting, pony rides, and performances by cartoon characters.
The closing competition and winners' ceremony saw attendance from Sheikh Abdullah bin Majid Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club; Sultan Al Yahyaei, Director-General of the club; Dr. Ghanem Mohammed Al Hajri, Secretary-General of the UAE Equestrian Federation; representatives from the International Equestrian Federation; numerous guests; sponsors; and many show jumping enthusiasts.
This event in Sharjah was part of a series leading up to the Arab World Cup Show Jumping finals. The first round took place at the Al Ain International Championship in December 2024. It was followed by rounds at both the four-star International Sailing Championship in January and later that month at Abu Dhabi International Championship.
With inputs from WAM
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