DOHA (Qatar): Qatar is all set to host two world-class international equestrian events on consecutive weekends at the iconic Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, the organisers said on Tuesday.
Al Shaqab is a member of Qatar Foundation.
The venue will be centre for two show jumping events which will take place from February 25-27 and the second one from
March 4-6.
Commercial Bank CHI AL SHAQAB Presented by Longines 2021, which takes palce this month is Al Shaqab’s signature equestrian event.
Khalifa Al Attiya, Executive Director, Al Shaqab, and Vice Chairman, Supreme Organizing Committee, said: “Al Shaqab is proud and delighted that Chi Al Shaqab and LGCT will once again take place in Qatar, as these popular
global equestrian events showcase Al Shaqab as a premier competition venue bar none.”
The premier international equestrian competition, which will be organized and hosted by Al Shaqab for the eighth time has evolved to become one of the highlights on the global equestrian calendar.
The prestige associated with Chi Al Shaqab, and its exemplary organization, has also attracted the finest local and global sponsors and partners: The Social & Sport Contribution Fund (Daam) has been named this year as the Supporter of the event; Commercial Bank is the Title Sponsor; Longines is the Presenting Partner; and ExxonMobil is the Main Sponsor.
The second event is the 2021 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT), from March 4-6, also at the same venue. The world’s leading five-star show jumping competition, which will take horses, riders and spectators to 15 major cities worldwide, kicks off the new LGCT season.
Equestrian fans will be hoping for a repeat of last year’s thrilling competitions, which saw Germany’s Daniel Deusserride Killer Queen to a magnificent double victory, winning the Grand Prix at both Commercial Bank Chi Al Shaqab Presented by Longines and the LGCT first leg.
In line with the Ministry of Public Health’s COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, the venue capacity will be restricted to 10
percent. Tickets can be purchased at the venue on events days. As a further precautionary measure, there will not be a Festival Area this year.
“Qatar’s position as an international sports destination, and its ability to organize world-class events despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Al Attiya. “Ultimately, the health and safety of spectators and participants remains Al Shaqab’s highest priority, and MoPH COVID-19 precautionary measures will be strictly enforced to ensure the safety and well-being of riders, equestrian fans, and all who are involved with the events.”
