A Sudanese family has been following the Dubai World Cup since its inception
The family of dear Mohammed.
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 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 have succeeded since its first edition in 1996 in attracting the elite and strongest horses on the world, was behind the constant keenness to attend and follow the cup, both at the former Nad Al Sheba track, Or the current architectural masterpiece, Meydan, 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, "Even after we gave birth to our two daughters, Malak and Laila, they are also our permanent companions to attend the Cup, as well as to the majority 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 in being a social event, especially for the Sudanese community, which is linked in its cultural heritage to equestrian sports, which is usually Even families are keen to attend.”
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