Forenko wins Police Show Jumping Championship

Winners celebrate on the podium.

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 4: Belarusian rider Pavel Forenko claimed the top spot in the main 120cm class as the Kuwait Police Sports Federation’s show jumping championship concluded successfully, marking the first local event of the current season.

Forenko finished ahead of Fahad Al-Faleh, Yousif Al-Nuaimi, Abdullah Al-Roudhan, and Abdulrahman Al-Fazee. Colonel Abdulrahman Fahad Al-Yousef, Director of the Police Sports Federation, presented the winners with their awards.

Sogo Baby won the 110cm class, with Yousif Al-Nuaimi, Abdullah Al-Roudhan, Waleed Al-Mutairi, and Sheikha Al-Marzouq completing the leading places. Hussain Al-Shatti took first place in the 100cm class.

The novice 60cm and 80cm classes also produced strong performances, with a large number of riders completing their rounds without faults.

International judge Ibtisam Al-Arouri chaired the judging panel, which included Lama Abdulal. International rider Abdulrahman Al-Fazee designed the course, while Dr Yahya Al-Hedban served as arena judge.

The Police Sports Federation stages a range of local and international equestrian competitions throughout the season, including show jumping and dressage.