UAE Olympic equestrian qualifies for final stage

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UAE show jumping rider, Omar al-Marzouqi, has qualified for the final stage of the individual event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Al-Marzouqi secured qualification with a 21st ranking, thanks to just a single fault and a time of 79.56 seconds.

The UAE's national show jumping team included three riders, Abdullah Al Marri, Salem Al Suwaidi, and Omar Al Marzouqi, participating in the individual event with 72 other riders.

Rider Salem Al Suwaidi had 16 faults and a time of 76.42 seconds for the qualifying round, while rider Abdullah Al Marri withdrew to preserve his horse.

The final is set to take place on Tuesday at 12:00pm (UAE time). 

 

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