Emirates News Agency – After winning 3 medals at “China Asiad”…show jumping team gets a big welcome

DUBAI, 8th October, 2018 (WAM) — The showjumping team delegation from China arrived at Dubai Airport on Sunday after winning 3 medals (one silver and one silver and one silver) at the Asian Games and received a floral welcome. two bronze) in team and individual competitions.
The team’s riders, Mohammed Al-Hajri, Abdullah Al-Mari, Salem Al-Suwaidi and Omar Al-Marsouki won bronze in the team event, while Omar Al-Marsouki and Abdullah Al-Mari won silver and bronze in the individual event.
National Olympic Committee Board of Directors Member Qais Al-Tali, National Olympic Committee Executive Director Mohammed Bin Darwish and Equestrian Federation Director of Support Services Abdullah Al-Naqbi welcomed the delegates. Department, Head of Marketing Sultan Al-Hosani and Head of Show Jumping and Dressage Department Husam Jamid.

Hurdles team riders Mohammed Al Hajri, Abdullah Al Marri, Salem Al Suwadi and Omar Al Marzooqi said this achievement is the culmination of the unlimited support of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE. Prime Minister and Head of the Office of the President.
They appreciated His Highness Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, for his sponsorship of the national team over the past years as it prepares for a summer camp in Germany.
They appreciated the passion and support of Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza Bin Saeed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fatima Bint Mubarak Women’s Sports Academy and Owner and Founder of Abu Dhabi Ladies Club and Al Ain Ladies Club. Al Shira Staples also influenced the national team, and his passion to provide what is needed for success and distinction. What is certain about the achievements achieved by qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics and winning 3 medals? Asian Games.
Qais Al-Dhali congratulated the athletes for their outstanding and historic achievements at the Asian Games, adding that the medals represent a great achievement for UAE Equestrian, thanks to the support of brilliant leadership. For sport in general, and for equestrianism in particular, and the drive towards achievement.