Qatar Finish World Cup Runners-Up with Three Medals in Aqaba
Mdmar – Aqaba
Qatar’s tent pegging team achieved another major international success, finishing second overall at the 2026 Tent Pegging World Cup, which concluded in the Jordanian city of Aqaba. The championship brought together leading national teams from around the world and featured fiercely contested competition for the top places.
Qatar secured second place in the overall standings, just nine points behind hosts Jordan, who claimed first place and the title. Saudi Arabia finished third, as the Al Adaam riders demonstrated their ability to compete at the highest level of international competition.
Qatar opened its campaign by winning the silver medal in the team lance competition on the first day. The team finished behind Jordan, who took gold, while Saudi Arabia placed third to claim bronze.
The Al Adaam riders continued their impressive performances on the third day, securing another silver medal in the team hanging pegs and relay competition. Qatar finished second behind gold medallists Jordan, while India took third place and the bronze medal.
In the individual events, Qatari rider Ibrahim Jassim Al Hammadi won gold in the hanging pegs competition on the third day, finishing first after an outstanding performance that showcased his skill and ability to compete against the world’s leading riders.
The Qatari team comprised Faisal Saad Al Hajri, Ghanem Haddaf Al Qahtani, Ibrahim Jassim Al Hammadi, Nasser Hamad Al Hajri and Abdullah Faleh Al Hajri. The team was coached by Ali Saleh Al Balushi and led by team manager Khalifa Faraj Al Suwaidi.
Qatar concluded its campaign with an impressive haul of medals, finishing as overall runners-up and collecting one individual gold and two team silver medals. The results reflect the high technical standard of the Al Adaam riders and their strong presence at international championships.
The achievement is the culmination of the technical and administrative efforts invested in preparing the team for international competitions. It also highlights the continued development of tent pegging in Qatar and the Al Adaam riders’ ability to secure distinguished results and raise the country’s flag on the world podium.
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