The Grand Egyptian Museum welcomed a group of riders from the Longines Global Champions Tour ahead of its inaugural edition in Egypt, set to take place at the Pyramids of Giza from October 22 to 24, 2026. This event will combine the richness of Egyptian civilization with some of the top stars in global equestrian sports.
This visit allowed the participating riders to explore part of Egypt's rich heritage before entering three days of anticipated competitions around the Pyramids of Giza. The experience will blend sport, culture, and tourism, enhancing the connection between athletes and fans from around the world.
The Longines Global Champions Tour was established as an initiative during the cultural years in Qatar, and hosting these competitions in Cairo marks a historic milestone in the tour's journey. It highlights the ability of major sporting events to transcend competitive boundaries, becoming a platform for cultural exchange and showcasing the sites that host them.
Olympic Champions Among Participants in the Longines Global Champions Tour
The tour will feature a selection of the world's top riders, including Olympic champions and medalists from World Championships, as well as several winners of the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix.
The lineup includes British rider Ben Maher, who has won two Olympic gold medals in individual and team events and has achieved over 20 Grand Prix victories in the tour. He will be joined by Germans Daniel Deusser and Marcus Ehning, both of whom have impressive records in Olympic and global achievements, along with their Grand Prix victories.
German rider Christian Kukuk, the individual gold medalist at the Olympics, will also participate, alongside Olympic medalists Peter Devos, Simon Delestre, and Cian O'Connor, as well as Marco Kutscher, Sophie Hinners, Thibaut Spits, and Denis Lynch, all of whom have extensive experience in major international competitions.
Also competing is Abdel Saïd, the current leader of the Longines Global Champions Tour rankings and winner of the super Grand Prix and the Grand Prix in Doha, who represents Belgium despite being raised in Alexandria, Egypt.
Abdel Saïd won the super Grand Prix in 2025 and claimed the Grand Prix in Doha in both 2024 and 2025, providing an additional link between the global competition and Egypt. Austrian rider Max Kühner, currently ranked fifth in the overall standings, will also be participating.
The participant list also includes Saudi rider Abdul Rahman Alrajhi, who represented his country at the Paris 2024 Olympics and has won medals at the Asian Games, along with Qatari riders Sheikh Ali Bin Khalid Al Thani and Bassem Mohammed, who have achieved success in Olympic and Asian competitions.
