Abdulla Al-Marri Explained
| Abdulla Al-Marri |
| Birth Name: | Abdulla Mohd Al-Marri |
| Birth Date: | 22 June 1984[1] |
| Sport: | Equestrian |
Abdulla Mohd Al-Marri (born 22 June 1984) is an equestrian who rides for the United Arab Emirates in show jumping.
Career
He made his debut for the UAE at an international show jumping competition in Sharjah in 2002.
In 2013, he won the main showjumping class at the inaugural Festival of the Horse in Dubai.[2]
He was a member of the UAE team that won the Challenge Cup at the FEI Nations Cup Finals in Barcelona in 2017.[3]
At the 2022 Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China, he won two medals in the show jumping, an individual bronze and team bronze.[4] [5] [6]
He secured a spot at the 2024 Olympic Games at a regional qualifier in Doha in January 2024.[3]
In July 2024, he was confirmed for the United Arab Emirates at the 2024 Paris Olympics.[7]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Abdulla Mohd Al-Marri . Horse Times Egypt. 10 July 2024.
- Web site: Abdullah Al Marri thrilled with his Dubai Festival of the Horse success. Gulf News. 10 July 2024. Leslie. Wilson Jr. 11 May 2013.
- Web site: Jumping for joy: Abdullah Al Marri's Olympic dream now a reality. Amith. Passela. 30 January 2024. The National. 10 July 2024.
- Web site: The young showjumping sensation carrying the flag — and hopes — of the UAE into the Olympics. Jack . Bantock. CNN. July 9, 2024. 10 July 2024.
- Web site: Reem. Abulleil. 11 October 2023. UAE's Omar Al Marzooqi has high hopes for Paris after Asian Games medal joy. The National. 10 July 2024.
- Web site: Individual silver and bronze, team bronze for UAE show jumpers at Asian Games. Arab News. 10 July 2024. 7 October 2023.
- Web site: Omar Al Marzouqi to Carry UAE Flag at the Opening Ceremony on July 26 . 6 July 2024. A.K.S.. Satish . Gulf News. 10 July 2024.
