Al-Kharafi makes a strong start in the equestrian league

Photo by Rezk Tawfik Champions on the podium.

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 8: Kuwait Equestrian Club star Ali Jassem Al-Kharafi made a flying start to the sixth edition of the local equestrian league, claiming two victories in the opening round held at Sahara Equestrian Resort amid strong participation from riders representing Kuwait's clubs and equestrian centers.

Sponsored by UDV, the competition offered total prize money exceeding KD 10,000.

Al-Kharafi dominated the Grand Prix event over 140 cm, securing first place with a faultless round in 67.28 seconds. His Kuwait Equestrian Club teammate Bjorn Kuerthz finished second, followed by Abdulrahman Al-Mudhahka, Abdullah Al-Awadhi, Rakan Al-Hasawi, and Latifa Al-Hajri.

The Kuwaiti star continued his winning form in the Intermediate Grand Prix over 130 cm, with Kuerthz taking second place ahead of Yara Al-Hunaidi and Ali Ahmed Al-Kharafi, completing a clean sweep of the top four places for Kuwait Equestrian Club.

In the Small Grand Prix over 120 cm, Mohammed Al-Shammari took top honors, followed by Ali Al-Kharafi, Meshaal Al-Subaie, Sogo Baby, Abdullah Al-Osaimi and Joud Al-Hassan.

The opening day's events also featured victories for Abdullah Al-Roudhan in the 120 cm category, Ali Al-Kharafi in the 135 cm event, and Hussein Al-Kharafi in the 125 cm competition.