Sport Local February 16, 2025

Mytha Al Qubaisi Wins Women's 100km Race

Mytha Al Qubaisi clinched the women's 100km race title at the Abu Dhabi Championship, finishing in 3:26:58. The event featured 79 competitors and highlights the excellence of UAE equestrian sports.


Mytha Al Qubaisi Wins Women's 100km Race

During the Abu Dhabi Marathon, in the equestrian marathon, Mithan Mukhamed Al-Kabisi on the horse Hikla Du Bess, under the guidance of trainer Khalifa Al-Merri, claimed the title in the women's category at a distance of 100 km, finishing in 3:26:58. The race was organized by the International Arabian Horse Endurance Marathon Association in support of the Emirates Equestrian Sports Federation and gathered 79 participants. The vice-champion was Mariam Ali Kamber on the horse Hantyousha Larzac from the Rif Al Ajban stables, finishing in 3:27:05, while the third place went to Fai Mukhamed Ali on the horse Chelsee Du Look from Al Bawadi stables with a result of 3:27:58. Tomorrow, there will be a race for the Sheikh Zayed Cup at a distance of 100 km, and the events will conclude tomorrow after the open race at 120 km. Musallam Al Amri, the general director of the International Arabian Horse Endurance Marathon Association, Mohammedi Al Hadrami, the event director at the association, and Lara Suaya awarded the winners. 'This race was strong from the very beginning until the last moments,' said the champion, while trainer Khalifa Al-Merri noted that Mithan Al-Kabisi was at a higher competitive level, maintaining the necessary pace and balanced tactics throughout the entire race, rightfully achieving leadership.