Today, the ability riders attention is focused on the Dubai International City of Endurance Saih Al Salam, where the date is with the competitions of the 13th edition of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cup, for a distance of 160 km, which enjoys wide international participation represented by 370 knights and knights from more than 35 countries.
The race is considered the main event in the annual Qidra Festival, which is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Yesterday, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum witnessed the recent preparations for the start of the main race, and the final preparations for the major event. His Highness also continued, on the sidelines of the preparations, the young cavalry race on board the "pony" small horses, which was held in four stages, with the participation of more than 100 cavalry of both sexes, in a wonderful ceremonial atmosphere.
The Medan City Foundation revealed the details of the 13th edition during a press conference the day before yesterday. The Director General of the Dubai Equestrian Club, Mohammed Issa Al-Adab, said that the Mohammed bin Rashid Cup is always on top of the calendar of international competitions events in equestrian events, pointing out that it is the most important event that riders and knights eagerly anticipate every year, explaining that the current version of the precious cup will witness record participation, after The first three races witnessed the participation of more than 750 knights and knights, while the number of registered riders for the main race reached more than 370. He said that the tournament is an honor and annual celebration, testifying to the effectiveness of the impact that the initiatives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum have had on the sport of ability races And international equestrian sport in general.
Al-Adab added: “This festival started with the establishment of a single race named the Mohammed bin Rashid Capacity Cup, then expanded to include four competitions, which made the festival the focus of attention in the season of ability races in the country, which the competitors and the public awaited with great passion.” The price of the role played by the main sponsors, "Longines", "Al Tayer" and "Dear" in supporting equestrian sport in Dubai and around the world.
He concluded his speech by saying: “We look forward to showcasing our national talents and the skills of our athletes in their global levels of performance, and we confirm the development of this sport regionally and encourage participation in it and improve its levels of performance at the global level. He stressed that «attention to the welfare of the participating horses constitutes the pivotal nerve of all our efforts in such events as we have the finest veterinary facilities in accordance with the best international practices, and specialists work around the clock to ensure the completion of all the necessary checks and do all due diligence procedures in accordance with the principles and standards applied internationally» .
For his part, Elias Sami, Marketing Director of Azizi Real Estate Development Company, said: We are committed to supporting events that celebrate the vision of the wise leadership of the country and play an important role in enhancing Dubai's image as a competitive destination for sports at the international level.
On the other hand, Longines regional official, Patrick Aoun, expressed his happiness at the company's participation in sponsoring the event, saying: “Longines 'passion for equestrian sports dates back to nearly 150 years, as it found in equestrian sports, including ability races, a wonderful embodiment of Longines' core values. Which is characterized by preserving traditions, and highlights the elegance of elegance and strong performance ».
20 kg weight of the precious cup
The Mohammed bin Rashid Capacity Cup is a unique cup, with a height of one meter, and weighing 20 kg, topped by a three-dimensional model of a horse and knight as a symbol of the victory of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the World Championship of Endurance organized by the International Equestrian Federation in Euston Park in Britain in 2012.
He appears on the knight’s cup, raising his hand, waving victory, holding a 0.32 diamonds, in addition to the letter (H) written in a manner consistent with the golden handle.
The poem "Intisar" was written on the highest sides of the cup, written by His Highness in his horse who won the championship in 2012. The height of the cup "below the base" is 85 cm, and it is decorated with very elaborate Arab motifs, surmounted by the UAE flag that was placed on all sides of the cup. The harmony and harmony in the design is evident by the presence of the state flag in a prominent place in the cup reed, decorated with Arabic identity motifs, golden in shape made of lapis lazuli with a dark blue color, and the title of the championship, “Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Capacity” in the structure of the cup, was creatively created in the hand Plastic artist Mahmoud Al-Abadi in Dubai.
The golden record
2008: Umair Al Balushi.
2009: Ali Khalfan Al-Jhouri.
2010: Ali Khalfan Al-Jhouri.
2011: Umair Al Balushi.
2012: Abdullah Ghanem Al-Marri.
2013: Abdullah Ghanem Al-Marri.
2014: Sheikh Rashid bin Dalmouk Al Maktoum.
2015: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
2016: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
2017: Hamid Al Mazroui.
2018: Saif Ahmed Al Mazroui.
2019: Abdullah Ghanem Al-Marri.
Elite of knights and knights participate in the main race today and represent more than 35 countries around the world.