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Emirati knights claim silver in Endurance World championship

The grueling 160km race, held in Monpazier, France, attracted 118 riders representing 39 nations

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Published: Sun 8 Sep 2024, 8:18 AM

The UAE's equestrian team secured a remarkable second-place finish in the FEI Endurance World Championship. The grueling 160km race, held in Monpazier, France, attracted 118 riders representing 39 nations.

The UAE team's Saeed Ahmed Jaber Al Harbi earned the individual silver medal, finishing the race in a time of 8:32:51 hours.


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The Bahraini royal team, led by Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, dominated the event. Sheikh Nasser successfully defended his world title, clinching first place with an impressive time of 8:32:00 hours. This marked his second consecutive individual gold medal following his victory in the 2023 championship in UAE.

The championship was graced by the presence of Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, and other dignitaries from the equestrian world.

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