Al-Anazi, Al-Baloul and Al-Jalahma shine at the Messilah Equestrian Club Championship

Riders celebrate on the podium as officials look on after the awarding ceremony.

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 31: Riders delivered impressive performances at the Messilah Equestrian Club Championship, with Abdulrahman Al-Anazi claiming the main third-round title in the 120cm category.

Al-Anazi took first place with a time of 21.90 seconds in the second round. Sogo Babi finished second, followed by Fawaz Al-Subaie, Abdullah Al-Aibani, Nasser Ali, and Pavel Voronko. International judge Dr Yahya Al-Hadban presented the awards to the winners.

In the 110cm category, Abdulwahab Al-Baloul topped the standings, ahead of Ali Ahmed Al-Kharafi, Ghassan Al-Hussein, Ali Al-Ajmi, Ammar Askar, and Ahmed Al-Hasawi.

Jassim Al-Jalahma won the opening 100cm category, with Meshaal Al-Anazi finishing second. Khaled Al-Hajraf, Ghassan Al-Hussein, Sami Al-Muzaini, and Abdulrahman Al-Baloul followed.

The championship also featured beginner competitions over 60cm and 80cm, attracting a large number of promising young riders. Most competitors completed their rounds without faults, reflecting their progress and the club’s efforts to develop emerging talent.

Messilah Equestrian Club Chairman Bader Tareq Al-Melhem praised the high level of competition and strong turnout, particularly in the beginner and intermediate categories.

He said the club was committed to providing riders with an environment conducive to improving their skills, attracting new talent, and nurturing a generation passionate about equestrian sports.

Al-Melhem added that these efforts would help promote the sport and broaden its participation base across Kuwait.