Doha, January 31 (QNA) - The Organizing Committee of HH the Father Amir Equestrian Prix 2026 held a press conference on Saturday at Al Shaqab, revealing the key numbers and statistics of the championship on the margins of the final round of the fourth leg held at Longines Arena, Al Shaqab.

Speaking at the press conference was Sheikh Talal bin Khalid Al-Thani, Assistant Director of the Championship, alongside the top three riders in the Grand Prix / Five-Star category.

Sheikh Talal affirmed that the championship witnessed high artistic and technical standards, reflecting the advanced status achieved by the Doha Equestrian Tour in its renewed edition, and cemented its position as a comprehensive global platform that is not limited to sporting competition but also contributes to the development of the equestrian system in Qatar and the region.

He explained that the total value of prizes for the Doha Equestrian Tour exceeded EUR 10 million, highlighting the organization of over 100 competitions so far, and the hosting of more than 50 officials from the International Equestrian Federation representing countries from around the world.

Sheikh Talal added that this success is attributed to the high sportsmanship, meticulous planning, and outstanding teamwork that accompanied the event, confirming Qatar's ability to organize and host major tournaments according to the highest international standards.

For his part, British rider Scott Brash, winner of first place in the Grand Prix / Five-Star category at 160 cm, expressed his great happiness at the victory, praising the excellent organization and hospitality extended by the organizers, and affirming that the atmosphere was ideal and the competitions were at the highest level.

Meanwhile, French rider Mégane Moissonnier, who achieved second place, expressed her immense admiration for the championship, noting that participating in this Prix was a distinctive experience both technically and organizationally.

On her part, Swiss rider Nadja Peter Steiner, who secured third place, confirmed that the championship is one of the most successful show-jumping events she has participated in, expressing her delight at achieving this position in highly competitive contests that included the elite of the world's top riders. (QNA)