Qatar Wins Team Silver in Lance Event at Tent Pegging World Cup
Qatar’s tent pegging equestrian team won the silver medal in the team lance event on the opening day of the 2026–2027 Tent Pegging World Cup, hosted by the Jordanian city of Aqaba with leading international teams participating.
Qatar finished second after strong competition featuring outstanding technical performances. Jordan claimed the gold medal after topping the standings, while Saudi Arabia placed third and secured the bronze medal.
Qatar’s riders delivered a strong performance throughout the competition, demonstrating outstanding technical ability, accuracy, skill and the capacity to handle the different stages of the event. Their performance confirmed their ability to compete against the championship’s leading participating teams.
Qatar was represented by riders Faisal Saad Al Hajri, Ghanem Haddaf Al Qahtani, Ibrahim Jassim Al Hammadi, Nasser Hamad Al Hajri and Abdullah Faleh Al Hajri, under coach Ali Saleh Al Balushi and team manager Khalifa Faraj Al Suwaidi.
The result reflects the development of tent pegging in Qatar amid continuing efforts to raise the riders’ technical standards and prepare them to participate in international championships, helping strengthen Qatar’s presence on the international stage.
The silver medal provides additional motivation for Qatar’s Al Adaam riders to continue delivering outstanding performances during the championship’s upcoming events as they seek further positive results and leading positions.
Source: QNA
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