About 300 of the best male and female riders, from more than 40 countries, are participating in the competitions of the 12th edition of the Fatima Bint Mubarak International Show Jumping Academy Cup, which begins next Thursday in Abu Dhabi, and is considered one of the important events hosted by the Emirates in the field of equestrianism.
The tournament will be held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, “Mother of the Emirates”, President of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and under the directives of Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Women’s Sports Academy and President of the Abu Dhabi Club. For women and Al Ain Ladies Club, it is organized by the Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy, the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, and the two federations. Emirati and International Equestrian.
The organizing committee announced in a statement yesterday that the tournament, with a total prize pool of 800,000 dirhams, is an ideal platform that brings together the most skilled male and female knights from various continents of the world, in 29 rounds across seven categories.
She pointed out that the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Festival will be held in conjunction with this tournament, with fans allowed to enter the festival and enjoy various activities that include handicraft activities, drawing, and theatrical performances for children.
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