In a spectacular display of equine mastery and teamwork, Saudi Arabia clinched the gold medal in the team jumping competition at the Asian Games, rounding off a thrilling event that captivated equestrian enthusiasts.
A testament to teamwork and athletic brilliance
The Saudi equestrian team expressed relief and euphoria as they reflected on their gold medal performance.
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Ramzy Al Duhami, one of the team’s gold medalists, praised the collective effort, stating, “We won the Asian Games several times. We came today, and we were only game aiming for gold. So actually, we are so happy, and I’m very proud of my team. They’re all champions, and they’re all top riders.”
The event concluded on Wednesday and witnessed a brilliant show of skill, precision, and collaboration from the participating teams, with Qatar gracefully securing the silver medal and the UAE team proudly claiming the bronze.
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Backing that propels champions
Abdulrahman Al Rajhi, another gold medalist from Team Saudi Arabia, thanked the Olympic community, the federation, and the Ministry of Sport for ongoing support.
“Saudi Arabia is really supporting the sport in general, and to be here and represent the country and to get the gold medal to where it belonged…is also really something we are proud of,” he said.
Also bagging gold, Abdullah Al Sharbatly said, “Winning the gold is our habit, and we are…one of the best riders on the planet, and we proved it in the world championships and the Olympics and everywhere. We won the Asian Games several times. We came today, and we were only aiming for gold.”
While not the team’s first, this victory carries forward a tradition of excellence and mastery in the sport, marking their territory and prowess on the international stage.
Gazing towards future glories
Meshari Al Harbi, experiencing the Asian Games for the first time, absorbed the victory and the enriching experience that came with it. Eagerly looking forward to the individual event on Friday, he expressed hope for another shining gold to add to Saudi Arabia’s illustrious record.
As they bask in their hard-earned victory, the global equestrian community applauds their feat, awaiting with bated breath for more equestrian marvels to unfold in the upcoming events of the Asian Games.
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