Ali Jassim Al-Khrafi, the famous rider from the Kuwait Equestrian Club, started the equestrian competitions with impressive victories in the sixth edition of the local championship league. These competitions took place at the Sahara Equestrian Complex and featured a large number of male and female riders from all clubs and equestrian centers in Kuwait, with total prizes exceeding 10,000 Kuwaiti Dinars.
Victory in the Grand Prix
In the Grand Prix competition with a height of 140 centimeters, Ali Al-Khrafi managed to secure first place with a time of 67.28 seconds and no negative points. Following him were his teammate Bjorn Kurtz and then Abdulrahman Al-Mudhaka, Abdullah Al-Oudi, Rakan Al-Husawi, and Latif Al-Hajri in subsequent positions. These successes demonstrate Al-Khrafi's mastery and skill in equestrian competitions.
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Dominance in Medium and Small Prizes
Ali Al-Khrafi also achieved first place in the medium prize round with a height of 130 centimeters, with Bjorn Kurtz, Yara Al-Hanidi, and Ali Ahmed Al-Khrafi following in subsequent positions. In the small prize round with a height of 120 centimeters, prominent rider Mohammed Al-Shammari took first place, while Ali Al-Khrafi secured second place, with Mishal Al-Sabih, Sougo Babi, Abdullah Al-Esimi, and Jud Al-Hassan following in subsequent ranks.
On the first day of the competitions, rider Abdullah Al-Roudan secured first place in the 120-centimeter class, while Ali Al-Khrafi won in the 135-centimeter class and Hussain Al-Khrafi in the 125-centimeter class. These results reflect the high level of competition in the Kuwait Equestrian League and the continuous efforts of the riders in this country.
The judging panel for these competitions was chaired by Nader Al-Mustafa, with the presence of Ibtisam Al-Aarouri, Lama Ahmed Abdel-Aal, and Khaled Al-Ansari. Additionally, the UAE international judge Youssef Al-Mahmoudi was responsible for designing the course, with the assistance of Abdullah Al-Muhanna, Dr. Yahya Al-Hadban, and Asma Malallah serving as arena judges. This international collaboration highlights the significance and credibility of equestrian competitions at both regional and international levels.
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