Top riders set to compete at Al Shaqab as prestigious Doha Tour returns

DOHA - The Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF) has announced the return of the prestigious Doha International Equestrian Tour which will bring together the world’s best showjumpers at state-of-the-art Al Shaqab’s Longines Outdoor Arena next month.

Taking place for the first time since 2017, the Doha Tour 2024 will feature four legs from January 11 to February 17 and is set to give a fitting start to the New Year, which will see the hosting of high-profile equestrian events in Qatar.

The forthcoming Tour includes an array of classes with riders eyeing honours in the CSI5*, CSI4*, CSI2* and CSIYH1* contests.

The first leg comprising three classes: CSI4*, CSI2* and CSIYH1* will be held from January 11 to 13. Riders will then compete in CSI4*, CSI2* and CSIYH1* events in the second leg, scheduled from January 18 to 20.

The third leg consisting of CSI5*, CSI2* and CSIYH1* classes will take place from January 25 to 27, before the Tour culminates with the fourth and final leg penciled in from February 15 to 17. The CSI5*, CSI2*, and CSIYH1* events will be held in the last leg.

Commenting on the launch of the tournament, Sheikh Ahmed bin Nooh Al Thani, Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee of the Doha International Equestrian Tours 2024, said: “The Doha International Tour embodies the integration between the relevant sectors to organize an international tournament that will enhance equestrian sports in the region and promote Qatar which is already considered a prestigious international destination in equestrianism.

It will also be an exceptional opportunity to develop and improve the skills of riders as it brings together an elite group of the best riders in the world who will compete according to the highest recognized international standards in the field of show jumping.”

He added: “The Doha International Tour is a culmination of our efforts to enhance sports tourism and promote Doha as the capital of sports, especially since it coincides with a number of international sports events including the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 that the country will host next year.

“We are proud to organize this international edition of the tournament, which comes more than 6 years after the last edition of the Doha rounds. We believe that this tournament will strengthen our strategic relations with our partners inside and outside the State of Qatar, and is a testimony to the commitment of Qatar in supporting equestrian sports.”

Apart from the action, spectators will enjoy multiple entertainment activities planned during the entire Doha Tour. The price per ticket for the general stands is QR25 and can be obtained from www.q-tickets.com.
 

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