Al Raisi: looking forward to a distinguished participation of show jumping and dressage in the “Asian Games”
His Excellency Major General Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, President of the Emirates Equestrian and Racing Federation, confirmed that UAE represented by the show jumping and dressage teams, is looking forward to a distinguished participation in the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou-China, after the good preparation that the two teams had during the last period.
‘ Showjumping had a great leap, with many achievements came because of the attention, care and support from our wise leadership, which has provided it with all the ingredients and elements for success, and from the unlimited support of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, the support of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, and the supervision and follow-up of Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academyand the Fatima bint Hazza Cultural Foundation owner and founder of Al Shiraa Stables, so that this great support resulted in achieving distinguished results during participation in international championships’ al raisi say.
Al raisi added: This support, care and attention had a tangible impact in the qualification of the UAE team to Paris 2024 Olympic Games in a wonderful achievement, as well as the participation of our riders, and their competing at the Asian Games, We hope for the successful participation specially for the dressage team, which is competing for the first time in this major Asian sport event’.