Jawhar Nabil, the Minister of Youth and Sports, witnessed the conclusion of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Show Jumping, which took place in Egypt for the first time from October 22 to 24, at the foot of the Giza Pyramids, under the patronage of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, with the participation of a selection of the world's best riders.
Praise for the Technical Level
Minister Jawhar Nabil expressed his admiration for the technical level of the competitions, congratulating the winning riders. He emphasized that Egypt's hosting of this global tour reflects international confidence in its ability to organize major championships. He added that holding the competitions in front of the Giza Pyramids enhances Egypt's tourism and cultural assets, providing Egyptian riders with valuable opportunities to interact with international schools and gain experience, thus supporting the development of equestrian sports in Egypt.
The championship witnessed the outstanding performance of Egyptian rider Samah El-Dahan, who secured first place in the show jumping event at a height of 1.45 meters, achieving a time of 27.44 seconds in his return to competition on home soil after a long absence.
French rider Antoine Erman came in second with a time of 28.22 seconds, while Norwegian rider Geir Jolyksen finished third with a time of 29.35 seconds, in a competition that featured a total prize pool of €30,000.
