Qatar’s Haidan, Al Naemi shine on opening day of Al Shaqab International Showjumping League
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Doha: The first round of the Al Shaqab International Showjumping League began on Friday, with riders delivering thrilling performances on the opening...
Doha: The first round of the Al Shaqab International Showjumping League began on Friday, with riders delivering thrilling performances on the opening day at Longines Indoor Arena at Al Shaqab.
Hussain Said A M Haidan demonstrated his skill to win Friday’s marquee event, the CSI1 Al Shaqab Champions (Open Class) 130cm, riding Viahipi d’Auzay to a flawless time of 29.30 seconds.
The podium was dominated by Qatar, with Fahad Jassim H K Al Thani securing second place after completing the course in 32.16 seconds aboard Ambre de Beaufour. Mohammed Yousef Al Jaber, riding Serendipity, took third place with a time of 32.26 seconds.
Qatar’s Sultan Salem Al Naemi, riding Cethys de Vernay, reigned supreme in the CSIY-B Youth Champions 125cm, clocking a flawless 41.80 seconds in the second and decisive phase.
Saad Ahmed Al Saad, astride Craquante de Mazin, secured the silver medal for Qatar with an error-free 42.63 seconds in the second and decisive phase. Saudi Arabia’s Abdulaziz Fahad Al Eid, riding the nine-year-old Proud, followed closely with a time of 42.94 seconds in the second phase, earning third place.