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Al Shaqab will host CHI Al Shaqab from today until February 21, marking the 13th edition of one of the world’s few CHI events and the only competition of its kind in the Middle East and Asia.CHI stands for Concours Hippique International, a multi-discipline format bringing show jumping, dressage and para dressage together in one premium event. This year's programme welcomes a strong international field and a total event prize fund of €1,373,000. In showjumping, over 40 countries will be represented, with 303 riders and 469 horses set to compete across CSIY-B, CSICh-B, CSI1*, CSI3* and CSI5*. The dressage programme features CDI5* with 14 riders and 14 horses, and CDI1* with 12 riders and 12 horses, alongside CPEDI3* para dressage with 12 riders and 12 horses.A press conference was held Tuesday ahead, outlining the sporting programme and key highlights of the week at Al Shaqab. Sheikh Talal bin Khalid al-Thani, Assistant Deputy Director, Doha Equestrian Tour:“CHI Al Shaqab reflects our continued commitment to delivering world-class equestrian sport that reinforces Doha’s position on the international calendar. As the 13th edition of one of the world’s few CHI events, and the only competition of its kind in the Middle East and Asia, it brings show jumping, dressage and para dressage together in one premium week at Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. With a total prize fund of €1,373,000 and a strong international field across all three disciplines, the programme builds towards a Grand Prix weekend, headlined by Saturday’s CSI5* Grand Prix presented by Longines.”Jassim al-Mahmoud, Director of Communications and Public Relations, Visit Qatar: “CHI Al Shaqab reflects Visit Qatar’s continued commitment to supporting world-class international events that reinforce Qatar’s position as a global destination for sport and excellence. Equestrian holds a special place in Qatar’s cultural heritage and national identity, and this championship provides a valuable platform to showcase that legacy to international audiences. With Al Shaqab recognised as one of only five destinations worldwide, and the only one in the Middle East and Asia, to host an event of this caliber, we are proud to welcome riders, officials and visitors from around the world and invite them to experience Qatar’s hospitality, infrastructure and diverse year-round offering.”America’s Fiona Howard para dressage athlete and winner of the Para Grand Prix A (Grade II) at CHI Al Shaqab on 2023 said: “CHI Al Shaqab is always my favorite competition of the year. This is my third time attending, and the weather is incredible, and the people here are so welcoming. I love bringing my horses here. I brought a young horse this time, and I’m very excited to be back in Doha. I want to give my horse a very special experience.”CHI Al Shaqab is a premium international week, delivering top-level sport from youth classes through to CSI5* show jumping and CDI5* dressage, alongside a dedicated CPEDI3* para dressage programme. The event also includes the FEI Group VII qualifier, further reinforcing its role in supporting the sport’s competitive pathways across the region.In the CSI4*/5* standings, Scott Brash leads on 199 points, followed by Harry Charles on 144, and Megane Moissonnier on 113. In CSI1*, the standings are led by Qatari riders, with Saad Ahmed al-Saad on 66 points, ahead of Hussain Said Haidan on 43, and Ali Omar al-Ansari on 32.Wednesday, the programme features the CPEDI3* Para Grand Prix A, setting the tone for the para dressage storyline of the week.Thursday continues the para and dressage build-up with the CPEDI3* Para Grand Prix B and the CDI5* Grand Prix, while the show jumping programme adds a crowd favorite: the CSI3* 1.30m Jump & Drive.A signature spectator-friendly format, Jump & Drive delivers fast-paced entertainment. The rider first completes the jumping phase on horseback, then switches immediately into a car and races through a driving course with obstacles. Jump & Drive is a format that blends athletic precision, speed, and split-second decision-making across two disciplines in one class.On Saturday multiple headline finals across disciplines: the CDI5* Grand Prix Special, the CPEDI3* Para Grand Prix Freestyle*, and the CDI5* CHI Al Shaqab Grand Prix Freestyle. In show jumping, the day culminates in three Grand Prix showdowns: CSI1* Grand Prix 1.30m (Jump-Off), CSI3* Grand Prix 1.50m (Jump-Off), and the feature class CSI5* CHI Al Shaqab Grand Prix 1.60m (Jump-Off). Source link
Japan’s House of Representatives reelected Sanae Takaichi as prime minister in parliament today, ten days after her Liberal Democratic Party’s historic landslide victory in the general election held on Feb. 8. Before the start of the 150-day session, Takaichi’s Cabinet resigned en masse, as required by the constitution. She is set to form a new Cabinet later in the day, with all ministers set to retain their positions. The lower house election gave a boost to Takaichi and her party toward delivering on their policies, including her expansionary fiscal measures. Takaichi, known for her hawkish views on defense and security, expressed readiness to work toward amending the pacifist constitution, the Liberal Democratic Party’s long-held goal. Source link
Al Sadd”s Roberto Firmino (centre) vies for the ball with Al Ittihad’s Fabinho (left) and Stephane Keller at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha Tuesday.…
Switzerland’s Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis (R) shakes hands with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during a bilateral meeting between Switzerland and Iran, in Geneva, Switzerland on…
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza haiLS side’s achievement in reaching the last eight The 2021 champions Australia were knocked out of the T20 World Cup yesterday, with Zimbabwe qualifying for the Super Eights after their match against Ireland was washed out without a ball being bowled in Kandy.Zimbabwe joined Sri Lanka as qualifiers from Group B and will move on to face the West Indies, India and South Africa in the next phase. Ireland were also eliminated. Persistent drizzle all day at the Pallekelle stadium kept the covers on and the umpires finally called it off at 5:30 pm local time (1200 GMT) with no prospect of beginning the minimum five-over match before the 6:10 pm cut-off time. Australia, who had been beaten by Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, needed an Ireland victory to keep their hopes alive. Zimbabwe are now on an unassailable five points with a game to still to come, while Ireland are third on three points. Australia, on two points, have one game remaining against Oman on Friday, but cannot overtake Zimbabwe. Australia had a shambolic build-up to the tournament. They lost leading pace bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood to injury, while captain Mitchell Marsh missed the first two games after being hit in the groin in training and suffering testicular bleeding Test great Steve Smith was left out despite being in terrific form top of the order in the Big Bash League and his expertise in playing against spin bowling. Colourful fans He flew in as cover last week and was formally added to the Australia squad at the weekend. But then he was left out for the must-win game against Sri Lanka on Monday which saw an Australia middle-order collapse as they lost by eight wickets. Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza hailed his side’s achievement in reaching the last eight, but warned there were tougher battles to come. “We have come this far. We will celebrate but we have a game against Sri Lanka to come,” said Raza. “This is only a tick in the box and this is not the only thing that we set out for. Everyone loves an underdog story.”Ireland skipper Lorcan Tucker was downcast after his side did not get to play. “Obviously very disappointed to go out in this fashion, but completely uncontrollable,” said Tucker. “Our batting failed. There were big moments in the tournament particularly against Sri Lanka when we dropped so many catches. “Hopefully, we will handle these tough situations differently moving forward.” The rain did not dampen the spirits of a hearty and colourful band of about two dozen Zimbabwe fans, who danced and sang throughout the damp afternoon to serenade their team’s qualification. “I can tell you, whichever corner they’re sitting at, at any ground, they’ll be the loudest, and they have the songs,” said Raza of the fans. “They just keep the vibe. They keep lifting us up when their energies are down – and in this weather, it can be sometimes.“But when we hear them to push us on and we know the songs as well, it gives us that energy as well.” Source link
A Palestinian child died after stepping on a mine near an Israeli military camp in the occupied West Bank yesterday, the Palestinian Red Crescent said, with an Israeli defence ministry source confirming the death. “Our crews received the body of a 13-year-old child who was killed after a mine exploded in one of the old camps in Jiftlik in the northern Jordan Valley,” the Red Crescent said in a statement. A source at Cogat, the Israeli defence ministry’s agency in charge of civilian matters in Palestinian territories, confirmed the death to AFP and identified the boy as Mohammed Abu Dalah, from the village of Jiftlik. Israel’s military had previously said in a statement that three Palestinians were injured “as a result of playing with unexploded ordnance”, without specifying their ages. It added that the area of the incident, Tirzah, is “a military camp in the area of the Jordan Valley”, near the village of Jiftlik and close to the Jordanian border.“This area is a live-fire zone and entry into it is prohibited,” the military said. Israel has occupied the West Bank since 1967. The village of Jiftlik as well as the nearby Tirzah base are located in the Palestinian territory’s Area C, which falls under direct Israeli control. Much of the area around the nearby border with Jordan —which Israel signed a peace deal with in 1994 — remains mined. In January, Israel’s defence ministry said it had begun demining the border area as part of construction works for a new barrier it says aims to stem weapons smuggling. Source link
TOPSHOT – Girona’s Spanish midfielder #08 Fran Beltran (C) celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Spanish league football match between Girona FC and FC…
A man checks lamps displayed at a shop as Palestinians prepare for the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Jerusalem’s Old City. Palestinians walk through Jerusalem’s Old City as they prepare for the holy fasting month of Ramadan, yesterday. Source link
Nepal’s Gulsan Jha (left) and Dipendra Singh Airee (centre) bump fists during the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup group stage match against Scotland in Mumbai on…
Between 31 January and 10 February, tropical cyclones Fytia and Gezani struck the island nation, causing widespread destruction.WFP assessments indicate that 1.57 million people in Madagascar…
