Doha: The events of HH the Amir Sword Equestrian Festival unequivocally reflect the gracious care the equestrian sports are receiving from the judicious leadership of the State of Qatar, not merely as races, but as much as a time-honored part of the Qatari national identity fabric, President of the Qatar Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon Federation (QEMPF) Badr Al Darwish told Qatar News Agency (QNA).
According to Qatar News Agency, Al Darwish added that this year's edition drew a record turnout, along with suspenseful contests on the turf, with purebred Arabian horses shining in shows that blended high sportsmanship with the incredible Qatari organization that professionally administered the events.
The scenes of these events typically demonstrated the traditions of forefathers and forebears at this festival, whose name has been eternal in the depth of the Qatari heritage, combining the authenticity of the past and the shining present, he noted.
Al Darwish applauded the wide participation of various organizational panels and curators domestically and internationally, considering these combined efforts as the successful way to have sustainable championships.
Qatar would continue to maintain its enduring footprints as an indispensable regional and global hub on the international equestrian map, Al Darwish underlined.
Concluding his remarks, Al Darwish asserted that this year's festival had gone far beyond merely a domestic sporting event to remain a global platform that showcases Qatari magnanimity and hospitality, along with Doha's aspirations to be at the pinnacle of the global sports scene, especially in a sport that combines authenticity with decent competition.
Head of QREC Racing Operations Section Rashid Saed Adiba noted to QNA the significant priority the judicious leadership gives to equestrian sports as an enduring part of the history and identity of Qatari society.
This festival isn't merely a sporting event, but rather an integrated national demonstration featuring the combination of top-notch sports competition and paying tribute to heritage and culture, during which a wide diversity of community components from citizens, residents, and visitors from abroad gather in an atmosphere that reflects authenticity and modernity characteristic of the State of Qatar, Adiba pointed out.
Adiba emphasized that throughout its days-long staging, the festival attracted a record number of spectators, alongside substantial numbers of equestrian enthusiasts and those interested in this kind of sport, who had a closer look at the high performance levels showcased by riders and the participating horses, something that underscores the growing popular interest in this time-honored sport.
This broad international and outstanding participation from various kinds of equestrian schools promotes the global dimension of this festival, Adiba suggested, indicating that this participation likewise consolidates its stature as a global platform to share expertise and project the evolution of this sport in the region.
Adiba further commented that the professional organization, alongside the sophisticated infrastructure, contributes to presenting an honored image of Qatar as a leading destination for hosting the most major sporting events.
He went on to confirm that this festival will continue to be an annual event eagerly awaited by all, embodying the Qataris' affinity for this enduring legacy and simultaneously reflecting the continuous ambition toward advancing sports and strengthening its presence on the regional and global stages, amidst the unlimited support being received from the wise leadership.