The UAE equestrian team claimed a bronze medal in the Lance category on the opening day of the 2024 International Tent Pegging Championship in Traditional Sport Dress in Moscow, showcasing the UAE's continued excellence in this traditional equestrian discipline.
UAE Riders at the 2024 ITPF Championship
The UAE national team sent five skilled riders to compete in the championship, held from July 9–15 in Moscow under the aegis of the International Tent Pegging Federation (ITPF):
- Abdullah Mohammed Al Shamsi - Saif Mubarak Al Harthi - Fahad Shanwan Al Shamri - Saif Saeed Al Junaibi - Mohammed Abdullah Hussain
Bronze Medal in the Lance Category
On the first competition day, the UAE team secured the bronze medal in the Lance category, underscoring the squad's technical proficiency and competitive readiness on the international stage.
Championship Overview
The 2024 International Tent Pegging Championship in Traditional Sport Dress took place in Moscow from July 9 to 15, 2024, organised under the International Tent Pegging Federation. The championship brought together national teams from across the globe to compete across multiple equestrian categories including Lance, Sword, Rings, and Relay events.
South Africa was crowned overall champion, with Egypt finishing as runner-up. The UAE's bronze-medal performance in the Lance category on day one reflected the team's strong standing in the sport at the international level.
