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Ali Al-Kharafi wins sixth round of equestrian championship

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14/04/2025

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14/04/2025

Al-Kharafi on the podium with other winners.

KUWAIT CITY, April 14: Ali Al-Kharafi Shines in Sixth Round of Kuwait Equestrian Federation League Championship

Kuwait Club’s elite jockey, Ali Al-Kharafi, claimed victory in the sixth round of the Kuwait Equestrian Federation League Championship, held at the Kuwait Equestrian Center.

Al-Kharafi topped the 145 cm differentiation round, clocking the fastest time of 38.03 seconds, outperforming a competitive field that included Steven Daniels, Abdullah Al-Awadhi, Fawaz Rashid, Anaz Al-Anaz, Fawaz Al-Subaie, and Sayed Adnan Al-Alawi. The winners were crowned by international referee and equestrian commentator Lama Ahmed Abdel-Aal.

In the 135 cm intermediate category, Abdullah Al-Awadhi of Al-Masayel Club took the lead, followed by Marshoud Al-Marshoud, Nick Channing, and Rakan Al-Hasawi.

Hamad Jaber Al-Hajri, representing the Equestrian Sports Club, continued his strong league performance by winning the 125 cm junior category.

On the tournament’s opening day, world champion Ali Al-Kharafi also claimed wins in the third and fourth rounds, held at heights of 130 cm and 140 cm, further solidifying his dominance in the league.