Ali Al-Kharafi Shines at Equestrian League Opening
Ali Jassem Al-Kharafi shone at the opening of the Equestrian League, securing first place in several rounds.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Kuwait Equestrian Club star Ali Jassim Al-Kharafi began his campaign in the sixth edition of the local league with an important victory, as part of the tournament held at Sahara Equestrian Resort. The event saw strong participation from riders and horsewomen representing all Kuwaiti equestrian clubs and centers, under the patronage of UDV, with prize money for the round exceeding 10,000 Kuwaiti dinars.
In the Grand Prix over 140 cm, Ali Al-Kharafi secured first place with a time of 67.28 seconds and zero penalty points. He was followed by his club teammate Björn Quertza, then Abdulrahman Al-Mudahka, Abdullah Al-Awadi, Rakan Al-Hasawi, and Latifa Al-Hajeri.
Al-Kharafi also claimed first place in the Medium Prize over 130 cm, with Björn Quertza second, Yara Al-Hunaidi third, and Ali Ahmed Al-Kharafi fourth, allowing Kuwait Equestrian Club riders to sweep the top four positions.
In the Small Prize over 120 cm, star Mohammed Al-Shammari took first place, followed by Ali Al-Kharafi, Meshal Al-Subaie, Sujo Babi, Abdullah Al-Asimi, and Joud Al-Hasan.
The first day’s competitions also saw rider Abdullah Al-Ruwdan finish first in the 120 cm class, while Ali Al-Kharafi won the 135 cm class, and Hussein Al-Kharafi topped the 125 cm class.
