DRESSAGE – Megan Black won the advanced medium category in the Al Fursan Dressage Championship, held at Al Raffa field at the Military Sports Association premises.
The event took place under the patronage of Al Fursan Team captain Shaikha Noura bint Hamad Al Khalifa, and it witnessed strong participation in a vibrant Ramadhan atmosphere.
It was organised by the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (Breef), and it attracted a large audience.
The fourth edition of the championship featured high levels of competition, with skilled riders demonstrating their abilities in horse control and dressage performances in the various classes.
Black secured first place in her division with a score of 72.115 per cent, while Redha Al Afoo secured second with 66.795 per cent.
In the novice category, Maria Germanova secured first place with a score of 74.310 per cent, followed by Mahmood Abdulqader in second place with 72.759 per cent and Hanan Al Mahmeed in third with 70.707 per cent.
Mohammed Al Omeri won the elementary category with 71.207 per cent, while Al Afoo was once again on the podium in second place with 69.483 per cent. Hussain Al Askafi finished third with 69.483 per cent.
In the medium category, Oliver Walter claimed first place with 69.143 per cent, followed by Mohammed Al Omeri in second with 66.071 per cent. Nazia Al Omeri finished third with 66.000 per cent.
The championship was supported by Bapco Energies and Al Salam Bank as diamond sponsors, Binayeh as the platinum sponsor, the Canadian School and STC as gold sponsors, Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) as the silver sponsor, and the Economic Development Board (EDB), SICO Bank, BBK, and Bahrain Marina as bronze sponsors.
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