A new endurance achievement for the Emirates Knights in Compiègne, France

The UAE riders achieved a new achievement today by winning a gold and a silver in the 160 km race, and a gold in the 100 km race, while the Kingdom of Bahrain’s rider won the 140 km title, in the endurance races held in the suburb of Compiègne in France, with the participation of an elite group of the world’s most prominent riders in conjunction with the launch of the “Emirates International Endurance Village Race Series” initiative, which includes races in more than 10 countries around the world, and continues for 6 months from June to December. 2026.

Jockey Majid Jamal Al Muhairi, on the horseback of the “Pancursion de Faust”, snatched the stardom of the 160 km race, after a wonderful performance in the race, which consisted of 6 stages. Our horseman, Saif Ahmed Al Mazrouei, on the horse of “Beaulieu Charles”, came in second place, while the Bahraini jockey, Mohammed Abdul Hamid Al Hashemi, on the horse of “G Star”, came in second place.

Jockey Ahmed Saleh Al Shehhi, on the SW Maltaba horse, accomplished the task in the 100 km race, winning first place and the gold medal. The second came to the jockey, Caetano Maria Pria, on the horse of “Zeitouna”, while the third came to the jockey, Pauline the Ulyssat, on the horse of “Elite de Villaret.”

Jockey Fahd Hilal Al Khatri from the Kingdom of Bahrain won the gold medal in the 140 km race, riding “Cashmere Du Bois”, and Elizabeth Hardy came second on the horse “Hemy de Montrose”, while Oula Bard came third on the horse “Givet to Me Valarin”.

The winners were crowned by Mohammed Ali Al-Hadrami, Director of Events at the Emirates International Endurance Village, Lara Sawaya, Executive Director of Sponsorship and Marketing at the village, Bert Awais, General Manager of Camellia Flowers, Antoine Singer, representative of AlUla, and representatives of Emirates Airlines. A number of partners and sponsors accompanied the village delegation during the race to provide interactive activities to the racing audience and introduce their products and services.

Muslim Al Ameri, Director General of the Emirates International Endurance Village, praised the victories achieved by the Emirates riders in the Compiegne races, which came with the launch of the Emirates International Endurance Village race series initiative that was launched in France.

He said: We are very happy with this Emirati success on the track, with the victory of our riders, as well as with the clear reactions in the village initiative, which had a wide resonance in the event.

Muhammad Ali Al Hadhrami congratulated the winners from the Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain for the victories they achieved, extending his thanks and gratitude to the wise leadership for the support, all those responsible for their efforts, and all the partners and sponsors. He said: We are working hard to convey the heritage of the Emirates and its sport at the global level, and to maintain the level of endurance sport at the top of the global rankings.