Young Qatar riders delivered outstanding performances to secure first place in the CSICh-A Children Teams category on the second day of the FEI Group VII Finals at Al Shaqab’s Longines Outdoor Arena.
The team comprising Abdul Aziz Jassim al-Thani, Mohammed Hamza al-Kuwari, Mohammed Faisal al-Marri and Abdulla Tamim al-Thani impressed throughout the round. Saudi Arabia finished second, while Kuwait secured third place to complete the podium.
In the CSJ-A Junior Teams category, the UAE claimed first place, followed by Egypt in second and Saudi Arabia in third. Closing the day, the Young Riders Teams category saw the UAE take top spot, Egypt finish second and Saudi Arabia secure third.
Mohammed Jaber al-Khayarin, Equine Education Director at Al Shaqab, said: “The second day reaffirmed the strength of Group VII’s emerging athletes and the importance of hosting these finals in Qatar for the first time. The level of competition continues to rise, and the performances we witness each day reflect the commitment, discipline, and ambition of these young riders. We look forward to a strong final day that will crown the champions of this historic edition.”
The Finals conclude today, with rounds across all categories set to determine the 2025 Group VII champions.