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Second Al Shaqab League from tomorrow

Designed to showcase young talent and encourage excellence in equestrianism, the League features individual and team competitions. The second edition will run through to the end of May 2025, spanning a range of age groups, including Preliminary 1, Preliminary 2, Preliminary 3 as well as the main categories: Future Champions, Junior Champions, and Youth Champions. The competition will begin with the Preliminary 1 category at a height of 40cm, followed by Preliminary 2 at 80cm, then the Future Champions competition at 105cm and concluding with the Youth Champions competition at 125cm. Tomorrow, four rounds will take place, starting with the Preliminary 2 competition at 60cm, followed by the amateur competition at 90cm, then the Junior Champions event at 115cm, and finishing with the Al Shaqab Champions competition at 130cm. The League’s team event will feature 13 teams, each named after one of Al Shaqab’s legendary champions: Marwan, Al Adaid, Ghazal, Wadi, Farhoud, Kaheel, Hariri, Afrin, Suwar, Fara’, Al Wathna, Shahalil Al Shaqab, and Kashif. This year’s edition promises a unique experience, including international competitions, additional show jumping categories and interactive family activities. The team competition introduces a new element, with a draw for teams, while the Al Shaqab International Show Jumping League also qualifies riders for the FEI Group 7 Final. This gives young athletes the chance to represent Al Shaqab on the global stage further enhancing Al Shaqab’s standing as a leading talent hub in equestrianism. Beyond the competitions, the Al Shaqab League will include a Festival, featuring a variety of entertaining activities suitable for children and families, along with numerous food and beverage options provided by various cafes and restaurants for the audience, making it an ideal outing for both kids and adults to enjoy and immerse themselves in this unique equestrian event in Qatar.