03-03-2025
- Sport
- Bahrain News Gazette
Fourth Al Fursan Dressage Championship Showcases Skilled Riders Under Royal Patronage
Manama: Under the patronage and support of Her Highness Shaikha Noura bint Hamad Al Khalifa, Captain of Al Fursan Team, the Al Fursan Dressage Championship witnessed strong participation in a vibrant Ramadhan atmosphere. The event, organised by the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF), was held at Al Raffa field at the Military Sports Association's field and attracted a large audience.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the fourth edition of the championship featured high levels of competition, with skilled riders demonstrating their abilities in horse control and dressage performances. In the Novice category, Maria Germanova secured first place with a score of 74.310, followed by Mahmood Abdulqader in second place with 72.759, and Hanan Al Mahmeed in third with 70.707.
Mohammed Al Omeri won the Elementary category with 71.207, while Redha Al Afoo placed second with 69.483, and Hussain Al Askafi finished third with 69.483. In the Medium category, Oliver Walter claimed first place with 69.143, followed by Mohammed Al Omeri in second with 66.071, and Nazia Al Omeri in third with 66.000.
The Advanced Medium category, the most competitive event, saw Megan Black take first place with 72.115, while Redha Al Afoo secured second with 66.795. The championship is supported by Bapco Energies and Al Salam Bank as diamond sponsors, Binayeh as the platinum sponsor, the Canadian School and STC as gold sponsors, Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) as the silver sponsor, and the Economic Development Board (EDB), SICO Bank, BBK, and Bahrain Marina as bronze sponsors.
