Riyadh will host the "Riyadh Final" tomorrow, part of the finals of the Longines Global Champions Tour, one of the most prestigious show jumping championships in the world. The competition will take place on the arena opposite King Abdullah Financial District, with total prize money of SAR 43.4 million.

An Elite Field of the World's Top Riders

The final brings together the world's top 15 riders, including champions from previous legs held over nine months across 15 major international stops, including Doha, Miami, Shanghai, Madrid, Paris and Stockholm, culminating in the recent Rabat leg.

Standout Results in the Support Classes

The championship's support classes saw strong performances from Arab and international riders:

  • In the two-star category (1.30m):
    • Iraq's Zaid Al-Najifi took first place with a time of 26.96 seconds.
    • Saudi Arabia's Waleed Al-Ghamdi finished second in 27.72 seconds.
    • The UAE's Ali Hussein placed third in 27.97 seconds.
  • In the two-star category (1.40m):
    • Saudi Arabia's Waleed Al-Ghamdi won first place in 25.84 seconds.
    • Fellow Saudi Kamal Bahamdan finished second in 27.57 seconds.
    • Kuwait's Ali Al-Kharafi placed third in 28.16 seconds.
  • In the five-star category (1.50m):
    • Luxembourg's Victor Bettendorf won the "Cafed" round in 62.51 seconds.
    • Britain's Ben Maher placed second in 63.84 seconds.
    • Germany's David Will finished third in 64.39 seconds.

A Fitting Finale for the Kingdom

The "Riyadh Final" caps off a packed season in the world of equestrian sport and reinforces the Kingdom's status as a global sporting destination that attracts top competitions and athletes, in line with Saudi Vision 2030's goals for developing the sports sector and promoting sports tourism.