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The curtain came down on the 14th and final round of the 2025–2026 Qatar Equestrian Tour “Longines Hathab” on Saturday, concluding another successful season of competition organized by the Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF) in partnership with Al Shaqab.
The final round, staged over three days at the indoor QEF arena, featured a festive atmosphere as champions across the jumping and dressage categories were crowned. Sponsors of the season — Doha Bank, Al Shaqab, Al Salam International Company, Al Kass Sports Channels, and Sohail Media Production Company — were also honoured during the closing ceremony.
After 14 rounds of competition throughout the season, Mohammed Saeed Haidan secured the overall Diamond Tour title with 261 points, while Salman Mohammed Al Emadi claimed top spot in the Gold Tour individual standings with 254 points. Wathnan Team finished first in the overall team rankings with 270 points.
In the Silver Tour, Hussain Saeed Haidan topped the standings with 260 points, while Khalid Al Hadi captured the Bronze Tour overall title with 270 points. The Dome Team finished first in the Bronze Tour team standings with 262 points.
Maryam Abdulkarim claimed first place in the Amateur category with 236 points. In the Future Riders competitions, Hessa Ali Al Jaber won Level One with 245 points, while Fahad Talal Al Nuaimi secured the Level Two title with 259 points.
In dressage, Aisha Abdullah Al Nuaimi and Moza Hamza Al Kuwari won the Level One and Level Two contests respectively, while Sheikha Hamad Al Yafei emerged victorious in the Future Riders event.
Ahmed Jassim Al Suwaidi won the Bronze Tour final round, while Shahail Al Shaqab Team topped the team standings. In the Diamond Tour final, Khaled Al Eid finished first ahead of Mohammed Saeed Haidan and Juan Carlos Garcia.
QEF Secretary-General and President of the Modern Pentathlon Federation, Sheikh Ahmed bin Nooh Al-Thani, praised the significant progress made during the ninth season of the championship, highlighting improvements in both organization and technical standards.
He emphasized that the tournament continues to strengthen its reputation as one of the region’s leading equestrian championships, with growing participation numbers and rising levels of competition.
Sheikh Ahmed also noted that riders’ participation in international competitions alongside Hathab has contributed greatly to improving their readiness and technical performance throughout the season.
Meanwhile, QEF Assistant Secretary-General and Vice Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Ali bin Yousef Al Rumaihi, confirmed that preparations are already underway to further develop the tournament in the upcoming season in line with the continued growth of equestrian sport in Qatar and across the region.
Director of the Future Riders Academy Abdullah Mishmer Al Marri also revealed plans for the launch of the Summer Program 2026, aimed at expanding the rider base and nurturing emerging talent across various age groups.