FEI Endurance World Championship concludes in France

MONPAZIER: The FEI Endurance World Championship concluded in France today, Sunday, as the 2024 World Champions were crowned at the Monbazillac arenas. The event, hosted in France, attracted 118 riders from 39 nations worldwide. During the closing ceremony, the Fédération Equestre Internationale announced that the upcoming championship in 2026 will be held in Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia. It's noteworthy that the UAE's equestrian team secured a remarkable second-place finish in the FEI Endurance World Championship. 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 UAE team's Saeed Ahmed Jaber Al Harbi earned the individual silver medal, finishing the race in a time of 8:32:51 hours as Emirati knights reaffirmed their outstanding performance by onc e again ascending the podium for the third consecutive time. Source: Emirates News Agency