Adnan Al-Alawi bags first place

Manama : Bahrain’s Adnan Al-Alawi came in first place in the local Belgian showjumping championship “Azelhof”, which was held amid a large participation of 54 Belgian and European competitors. 

Al-Alawi managed to snatch the championship round over 130-135cms hurdle height which featured the participation of Belgium Jeroen de Winter, ranked first in the European continent below the age of 25. 

The Bahraini participant achieved a clear round then moved to a tie-breaking round that he passed without errors in the fastest time. 

Al-Alawi expressed his delight in achieving first place in the championship, in which an elite group of Belgian and European riders participated, proving Bahrain’s advancement and technical level in show jumping.

“This victory is a global gain to the Kingdom of Bahrain in the sport of show jumping, especially given the direct support and attention of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of Bahrain Olympic Committee. Continuous and successive training in a perfect atmosphere prepared by show jumping officials in Bahrain contributed to this wonderful achievement,” Al-Alawi said. 

“Competition was very strong, especially in light of the large participation of elite riders with high levels of experience and skill, but I was able to win, which brings optimism for more achievements in the future,” he added.