Fifth Leg of Longines Hathab Gets Underway
- Exciting Competition in the Silver Tour
- Salman Al Marri Wins the Amateur Tour
Mdmar – Doha
The fifth leg of the tenth edition of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour got underway today, Thursday. Organised by the Qatar Equestrian Federation in partnership with Al Shaqab, the championship runs until June 2027. The opening day featured the Amateur Tour at a height of 100cm, followed by the Silver Tour at 130cm, which included a jump-off, at the Federation’s indoor arena.
In the Amateur Tour, rider Salman Faisal Al Marri claimed the title with a time of 45.53 seconds aboard Gravity. Nasser Hamad Al Thani finished second in 48.31 seconds aboard Equinox, while Maryam Abdulkarim Abd took third place in 50.38 seconds aboard Sandro. The winners were crowned by Khalid Sanad Al Nuaimi, member of the championship’s organising committee.
The Silver Tour delivered an exciting contest, with more than 12 riders qualifying for the jump-off. Sultan Salem Al Nuaimi claimed first place in 35.92 seconds aboard Vernay. Rami Younes finished second in 37.07 seconds aboard Mauran, while Khalid Abdulaziz Al Eid took third place in 37.12 seconds aboard Gin Tonic. At the end of the competition, Mohammed Saleh Al Marri, Chairman of the Longines Hathab Facilities and Logistics Committee, presented the awards to the top three riders.
Competitions will continue tomorrow, Friday, with the Future Riders Tour at a height of 70cm, followed by the Open Tour at 110cm. The second day will conclude with the individual and team competitions of the Gold Tour at 140cm.
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