Omar Al Marzouqi Explained
| Omar Al Marzouqi |
| Birth Name: | Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzouqi |
| Birth Date: | 28 March 2003[1] |
| Height: | 169 cm (2018) |
| Weight: | 80 kg (2018) |
| Sport: | Equestrian |
Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzouqi (Arabic: عمر عبدالعزيز المرزوقي, also transliterated Al Marzooqi, born 28 March 2003) is an equestrian who represents the United Arab Emirates.
Early life
He was introduced to riding at a young age. His father was a show jumper who went on to train riders.[2]
Career
At the age of 15 years-old he won a silver medal at the 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, Argentina.[3]
At the 2022 Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China, Al Marzouqi won two medals in the show jumping, an individual silver and team bronze.[4]
In May 2024, he won the CSI4* 1.55m Grand Prix title at the Montefalco Championship in Italy, riding Enjoy de la Mure.[5]
In July 2024, he was announced to be the flag carrier for the United Arab Emirates at the 2024 Paris Olympics.[6]
Personal life
He graduated with a double bachelor’s degree from Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.[7] [8]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Omar Al Marzooqi. Olympedia. 10 July 2024.
- Web site: CSIO Roma: Omar Al Marzooqi's Rise in Show Jumping. Horseshowjumping.tv. 10 July 2024. 6 June 2024.
- Web site: UAE's Omar Abdulaziz Al Marzouqi wins show jumping silver at Youth Olympic Games. Sport360. 10 July 2024. 14 October 2018.
- Web site: Individual silver and bronze, team bronze for UAE show jumpers at Asian Games. Arab News. 10 July 2024. 7 October 2023. Omar Al Marzouqi.
- Web site: Omar Al Marzooqi clinches Grand Prix Show Jumping title at Montefalco Championship, Italy. wam.ae. 10 July 2024. 13 May 2024.
- 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.
- Web site: The young showjumping sensation carrying the flag — and hopes — of the UAE into the Olympics. Jack . Bantock. CNN. 9 July 2024. 10 July 2024. Omar Al Marzouqi.
- 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.
