A Sudanese family follows the cup for the 26th year in a row
The family of Al-Ghali Muhammad during their attendance of the cup evening yesterday.
Photography: Ashok Verma
The family of Al-Ghali Muhammad was keen to attend the Dubai World Cup, for the 26th year in a row, starting with Al-Ghali Muhammad and Nawal Khojaly, before they got married in 2008, and continued after the marriage, as the love of following the World Cup passed to their two daughters “Malak” and “Laila”.
Al-Ghalil Muhammad explained to "Emirates Today" that "the elevation and strength of the evening's runs, which since its first edition in 1996 succeeded in attracting the elite of the strongest horses in the world, was behind the constant keenness to attend and follow the cup, whether at the former (Nad Al Sheba) track, or in The current architectural masterpiece (Maidan), which is considered the best horse track in the world.”
He said, "The association of equestrian sport with the cultural and civilizational heritage of the Sudanese people was behind the continuation of this association with it after moving to the Emirates."
He added, "After we gave birth to our two daughters (Malak) and (Laila), they are also our permanent companions to attend the Cup, as well as most of the season's races, especially the Dubai World Cup Carnival.
In turn, the wife, Nawal Khojaly, said: "The Dubai World Cup is a rare event in the world, not only because it includes the strongest runs and races on grass and dirt tracks alike, but also because it is a social event, especially for the Sudanese community, whose cultural heritage is linked to equestrian sport, which is usually What families are keen to attend.
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