Abdulrahman Al Rajhi from Saudi Arabia won the Kuwait International Champion in Show Jumping, a World Cup-qualifying event held at the Kuwait Equestrian Center. He secured first place in the 150 cm Grand Prix round with an impressive time of 54.1 seconds and no penalty points in the jump-off. The competition featured riders from Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Britain, and Italy, with Kuwaiti rider Ali Al Kharafi coming in second place.
The winners of the competition were honored by officials including Masoud Jawhar Hayat, President of the Kuwait Equestrian Federation, and General Secretary Ghazi Al Jariwi. Hayat expressed pride in Kuwait’s successful organization of its first international championship of the current sports season and congratulated all the winners. Al Jariwi highlighted the event as a landmark in the season, with multiple two-star and three-star international competitions scheduled.
The event at the Kuwait Equestrian Center drew large crowds, reflecting the growing popularity of equestrian sports in Kuwait. Al Jariwi emphasized the federation’s commitment to advancing equestrian sports and providing comprehensive support for its development. The season will include several significant international championships, showcasing the fierce competition among participants aiming for the top spot.
