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Al Hasawi’s excellence brought Kuwait on top

Kuwait regained the lead from Qatar at CSI3* jumping competition at CHI AL SHAQAB 2015 after Rakan Al Hasawi triumphed at the race against the clock. It’s now two wins for Kuwait against Qatar’s one following the first three CSI3* events.

After finishing third on Wednesday at the Two Phases event on Vlacido, Al Hasawi was brilliant on Thursday as well riding on the very same 2002 Dutch-bred mare. 

Qatar’s Hamad Nasser Al Qadi was ranked second on SIEC Lonnie in 54:04, while another local rider, Salman Mohammed A S Al Emadi was third riding on Lucrate D’ Eau Grenou. That was the second top 3 rank for Al Emadi following a second place along with SIEC Cosmos Wijngaardhoeve Z at a race against the clock competition on Wednesday. 

Saudi Arabia’s Nasser Shbbab Albagami on True Blue could have been placed inside the top-three hadn’t they hit the last fence. His time of 53:52, was the second fastest among the 30 competitors, but their unfortunate last act denied them a top placing and let them lying in 14th place. 

RESULTS :
 

1. Rakan Al Hasawi (Kuwait) – Vlacido 0/53:29 

2. Hamad Nasser Al Qadi (Qatar) – SIEC Lonnie 0/54:04 

3. Salman Mohammed A S Al Emadi (Qatar) – Lucrate D’Eau Grenou 0/54:49 

QUOTES :
 

Rakan AL HASSAWI (KUW), winner 

On winning: 

“I’m lost for words. It’s been really emotional for me. I tried to do my best and show my abilities at this amazing place. I am extremely happy all my efforts led to my victory.” 

On the competition: 

“It’s pretty tough here with so many strong competitors taking part. The competition is serious which makes you concentrate and show your capabilities, and sometimes even more.” 

Hamad Nasser AL QADI (QAT), second 

On his performance: 

“I am happy with what I have achieved today. It could’ve been better, of course, but let’s take one step at a time.” 

On the competition: 

“I am looking forward to Saturday and looking forward to show my best qualities in full. This competition is very inspiring.” 

Salman Mohammed A S AL EMADI (QAT), third 

On his result: 

“I am satisfied with the result as it was a strong show of force from other competitors.” 

On the competition: 

“It’s a tough competition at CHI AL SHAQAB 2015. Everybody is trying really hard which makes it even more intriguing and exciting.”