MILITARY WORLD ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP CEN 120 KM - 6th March 2014 Dubai International Endurance City

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HH Sheikh Hamdan Lands Second Consecutive
CISM World Military Endurance Championship

UAE Riders Claim Team Title in IPIC Empowered Event

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Aghaab

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, added his second CISM World Military Endurance Championship victory to his long list of endurance riding honors as led the UAE to the gold medal in the team division in the 120km event at the Dubai International Endurance City. Riding Aghaab, Sheik Hamdan led nearly from start to finish as he completed the course in 4 hours, 33 minutes and 36 seconds. His margin was a little more than a minute faster than  runnerup  Sheikh Juma Dalmook Juma Al Maktoum aboard Alhambrad Windfaerer. The UAE’s Salman Ali Al Sabri on Qosmik Rio was third to complete the sweep of the top three spots. Finishing fourth was Bachir El Mekhtafi of  Lebanon on Persiam El Nefous and Sergey Buikevich of Kazakhstan was fifth on Oan Armor. A roster of 70 riders, representing 25 countries, competed in the second renewal of the CISM World Military Endurance Championship. The international competition was empowered by Meydan Pillar Partner, IPIC (International Petroleum Investment Company) and organised by Meydan Group’s Dubai Equestrian Club (DEC) alongside the military sport body, CISM (Conseil International du Sport Militaire) and the UAE’s Ministry of Defence. The competition got underway at approximately 7:20am, following a 20 minute delay due to heavy fog.  As the riders completed the 40 km first loop Sheikh Hamdan was second as he finished in 1hour, 36 minutes, and Sheikh Juma was a close third. Sheikh Hamdan gained the advantage in the second 40 km loop with Sheikh Juma taking second.

The pair continued in first and second spots in the final two 20km loops as Salman Al Sabri gained third place in the third loop.

Sheikh Hamdan won the inaugural CISM World Military Endurance Championship in December 2012 as Sheikh Juma was fourth that day.  Bahrain’s Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Abdul Rahman Mohammed Zayed finished second and third respectively. 

Sheikh Juma Dalmook Juma Al Maktoum Alhambrad Windfaerer

Salman Ali Al Sabri Qosmik Rio

Mohammed Essa Al Adhab, Deputy General Manager of DEC said: “Dubai Equestrian Club hosts regular high-profile, international endurance events and we were delighted to welcome the best military riders in the world to our city for this prestigious competition.

“The victory of HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum highlights the UAE’s long-standing international success in this discipline and we would like to extend our thanks to CISM, the UAE Ministry of Defense and all the participating countries for contributing to the overwhelming success of the event.”

Officials from IPIC were on hand to present the trophies to the winning riders.

"We congratulate HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum for winning the CISM World Military Endurance Championship, demonstrating the leading role the UAE takes in international endurance racing," said Khadem Al Qubaisi, Managing Director IPIC. "This event underlines IPIC's commitment to supporting a wide range of sporting activities in the UAE, bringing the achievements of UAE athletes to wider prominence on both a local and international level."

RESULTS BY TEAM:

1º - United Arab Emirates
2º - Morocco
3º - Italy
4º - Spain

Source: Dubai Equestrian Club - Photos: Media Office of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa

Hamdan bin Mohammed wins the second
World Military Endurance Championship

HM Majesty the King, HH Shaikh Nasser and HH Shaikh Khalid hailed
by the Supreme Organising Committee

The role of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in supporting general and endurance sports was hailed by the Supreme Organising Committee of the second World Military Endurance Championship that was held in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday.

Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport (SCYS) and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa received a memento from the committee which was dedicated to His Majesty the King.

The memento was presented during in the closing ceremony of the championship in the presence of the First Deputy Chairman of SCYS and Chairman of Bahrain Athletic Association HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa and the President of Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF) HH Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa.

The committee also presented souvenirs to HH Shaikh Nasser and HH Shaikh Khalid as an appreciation of their major contributions to endurance sport.

SCYS Chairman greeted the event’s Patron, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ruler of Dubai HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for holding a successful championship.

He also greeted HH Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who won the title of the second World Military Endurance Championship.

“We participated in the championship to stand beside our brothers in the UAE while organising such an internationally recognised championship, which was launched in the Kingdom of Bahrain last year. The continuity of the World Military Endurance Championship is a priority to us and we will continuously support it,” Said HH Shaikh Nasser.

He continued, “Bahrain is keen on participating in the championship and Bahrain Military Endurance Team included five skilled riders, Abdulrahman Al Zayed, Mansoor Al Khalidi, Isa Hazza, Raed Mahmood and Yaqoob Al Hammadi. Competitions of endurance sport are tough and cannot be predicted.  Our riders performed well until the third stage, where they were eliminated due to the horses’ injuries.”

By the end of the race, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa awarded the champions, headed by HH Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who finished the race within 04:33:36, followed by Shaikh Juma bin Dalmouk bin Juma Al Maktoum finishing off at 04:34:41 time and then Emirati Rider Salman Al Sabry who achieved 04:34:41.

On his part, HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa expressed that it is an honour to participate in such an international championship held in a brotherly country as the UAE. He also appreciated the great efforts paid by the organising committee to hold such a remarkably successful event.

Source and photos: Media Office of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa

Dubai hosts CISM Military World Endurance Championship

Today the Dubai International Endurance City hosts the 2nd CISM Military World Endurance Championship sponsored by the International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC).

The event features the 25 international military teams, including the UAE. Each team includes five riders competing for the world championship honours over the 120 km course. The riders will compete both as individuals and in teams of four. The 120km course will be laid out in four loops and will consist of distances of 40km, 40km, 20km and 20km.

Competitors arrived in the UAE on March 1 for a week of events leading up to the competition. The pre-ride inspection was today March 5 while the championship will take place tomorrow March 6.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, won the inaugural event in a close finish as he bested Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain by 12 seconds. Third was taken by Abdul Rahman Mohammed Zayed also from Bahrain and fourth was the UAE’s Sheikh Juma Bin Dalmouk Al Maktoum. Team honors were won by Qatar as Faleh Nasser Bougnaim finished fifth individually to lead his team to the gold medal in the team division.

Mohammed Essa Al Adhab, Deputy General Manager of DEC said: “This competition is a showcase of the sport of endurance riding and brings the best in the world to compete in Dubai. We are proud of our culture that is so closely linked to the horse and we welcome the world to share in this event. The competitors and our Meydan Pillar Partner, IPIC, provide wonderful support in making this event possible. We extend our appreciation for their efforts as we look forward to presenting the CISM World Endurance Championship."

Khadem Al Qubaisi, Managing Director of IPIC said: “The CISM World Military Endurance Championship is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the UAE’s fine tradition of excellence in endurance racing. IPIC is committed to supporting a range of sporting events and federations in the UAE so that they can empower athletes to compete at a national and global level. We are delighted to be closely associated with this international event.”

This prestigious event is organized by the Dubai Equestrian Club, a member of the Meydan Group, the International Military Sports Council (CISM), and the UAE Ministry of Defence.

The championship has reached a record number of participating countries. The inaugural event was held in Bahrain and attracted riders from 15 countries. This year, 25 countries will compete including: United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Yemen, Jordan, Morocco, Palestine, Libya, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Spain, Ecuador, Brazil, Chile, Italy, Estonia, Uruguay, Lithuania, Sri Lanka, Poland, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, France, Latvia, and Lebanon.

Organizing Committee
Saeed Humaid Al Tayer, chairs the Higher Organizing Committee of the Championship; which includes General Mohammed Khalfan Al Muhairi as Vice Chairman, Lt. Colonel Mohammed Eisa Al Adhab as Director, and Lt. Colonel Ali Ahmed Al Masmar, Major (Pilot) Fahad Al Shuhhi, Major Abdul Nasir Al Awadi as members.

Flag
The UAE received the championship flag in an event held at Meydan Hotel in Dubai last January where Colonel Andrea Parachini, Head of Endurance at the CISM, presented the commemorative flag of the championship to Major Mashar Al Hanafi, representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the organizer of the first Military World Endurance Championship. In the ceremony, Major Al Hanfi in turn presented the flag to Colonel Yaqoob Yousef Al Hamadi, representative of the UAE. The event was held in the presence of General Mohammed Khalfan Al Muhairi, Vice Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee; and members of the Higher Organizing Committee; staff Lieutenant Colonel Abdulhakim Al Shino, Vice President of the CISM for the Asian continent; Lt. Colonel Ali Ahmed Al Masmar, Head of the Reception Committee; Lt. Colonel Hamad Salim Al Suwaidi; Lt. Mohammed Eisa Al Adhab, Director of the Championship; and a host of officers from the Ministry of Defence.

UAE Military Achievements
The UAE has an impressive record in international military sports highlighted by the spectacular achievement accomplished by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, who was crowned champion of the 1st Military World Endurance Championship hosted by Bahrain in December 2012.

The UAE and the UAE Military Parachute Jumping Team are among the world’s greatest parachutist. The UAE hosted the World’s Free Jumping Military Championship three times including, Dubai in 1981 and Abu Dhabi in both 1985 and 2001. The country recorded several other notable achievements such as winning the Military Parachute Jumping Championship Mondial held in Chile in 1980, and was runner-up in the Military Basketball Championship held in Syria.

The UAE also took part in the World Military Sports Championship held in Italy in 1995 and Croatia in 2001. The UAE also successfully hosted meetings of the General Assembly of CISM in May 2003 that was attended by delegates representing 80 countries. The country previously hosted the meeting of the Middle East Liaison Center in 1976.

In the Pan Arab events, the UAE hosted several military championships under the umbrella of the Arab Military Sports Federation including Arab Free Parachute Jumping Championship.

Dubai City International Endurance City Welcomes the Championship
The Dubai International Endurance City at Seih Assalm is fully prepared to host the international event where competitors from around the world will be converge for the championship.

This well-established venue has hosted several international events such as the World Endurance Championships in 1998 and 2005, the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Championship, Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Championship, and Endurance Giants Championships and a host of other prestigious endurance championships.

About IPIC:
Established by Emiri decree in 1984, IPIC is a long-term investor in overseas energy and energy-related assets and undertakes strategic projects on behalf of its shareholder the Government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

About DEC:
As part of the Meydan Group, the Dubai Equestrian Club (DEC) serves to organize and host quality equestrian sports for the people of Dubai and the UAE in the disciplines of Endurance, Dressage, Showjumping and Eventing. The DEC also serves as a supporter of international equestrian sports as a sponsor of major events. The DEC organizes and promotes the sport of Endurance and all competitions held at Dubai International Endurance City as well as the coordination and support of select international events. Through their subsidiary, the Emirates Equestrian Centre, competitions in the disciplines of Showjumping, Dressage and Eventing are held, and riding lessons and training in equestrian sports are also offered.

Source: Dubai Equestrian Club [media@meydan.ae]

Dubai hosts the second World Military Endurance Championship today
Led by SCYS Chairman Bahrain Military Endurance Team compete among 25 international teams

Under the patronage of the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ruler of Dubai HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the second World Military Endurance Championship kickoff today at Dubai International Village.

Led by Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport (SCYS) and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Bahrain Military Endurance Team will compete against 25 international military teams.

HH Shaikh Nasser and First Deputy Chairman of SCYS and Chairman of Bahrain Athletic Association HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa personally observed the process of the veterinary examinations, which was conducted by a specialised committee from the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (Fédération Équestre Internationale, FEI) yesterday.

SCYS Chairman stated that the second edition of the championship is considered to be among the most reputed international competitions. He affirmed that the events of the championship will be tough, highlighting the participating skilled international riders who will compete for the title.

The Military Sports Federation Secretary Colonel Dawood Hussein Al Mane'a expressed his optimism, asserting that the team is looking forward to achieve the best results in the championship, following the lead of the captain of the team HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

HH Shaikh Nasser, HH Shaikh Khalid and Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF) President HH Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa attended the opening ceremony of the championship, which came under the auspices of HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

The title of the first edition of the championship was bagged by HH Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum last year. Worth mentioning that the championship’s initiative was presented by the Kingdom of Bahrain and the first edition was held in the kingdom, in line with the National Day celebrations.

The World Military Endurance Championship will include four stages covering the distance of 120 kilometers and stages will be: first stage 40 km, second stage 40 km, third and fourth stages for 20 km each.

Bahrain Military Endurance Team will be led by HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and will include members Abdulrahman Al Zayed, Mansoor Al Khalidi, Isa Hazza and Raed Mahmood.

Source and photos: Media Office of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa

Cavaleiros do Exército Brasileiro participam do
II Campeonato Mundial Militar de Enduro Equestre

Oficiais do Exército Brasileiro irão representar o País no II Campeonato Mundial Militar de Enduro Equestre, que acontece em Dubai, nos Emirados Árabes Unidos (EAU). O evento é organizado pelo Conselho Internacional do Esporte Militar (CISM), e no Brasil, por meio da Comissão Desportiva Militar do Brasil (CDMB), do Ministério da Defesa.

A delegação brasileira será composta por cinco cavaleiros, além do treinador-veterinário e do chefe de equipe. A competição, que terá a participação de militares de 130 países, acontece entre os próximos dias 2 e 8 de março.

O campeonato em Dubai terá um percurso de 120 km. A delegação brasileira é formada pelo tenente coronel Leonardo Perdigão de Oliveira, chefe de equipe; major Meryonne Moreira, treinador e veterinário; major Luciano Monteiro Serrão, cavaleiro; major Renato Pacheco, cavaleiro; capitão Verônica Vignolo Chagas, amazona; tenente Rafael Coutinho Machado, cavaleiro; e o tenente Luís Fernando de Oliveira Varanda, cavaleiro. Todos montarão cavalos de  Seeh Al Salam Endurance Stables de propriedade de HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

"Conhecemos e treinamos na segunda e na terça-feira e gostamos muito dos cavalos", comentou o tenente Varanda.

As despesas de transporte e hospedagem das equipes são arcadas pelo governo dos EAU. Todos os cavaleiros e as amazonas participantes chegarão a Dubai dois dias antes do evento para conhecerem e se adaptarem aos animais com os quais competirão, que serão cedidos pelos organizadores.

"Temos uma boa expectativa nesta segunda edição do campeonato. Na primeira, realizada ano passado no Reino do Bahrein, o tenente Varanda - que também participa desta vez - terminou a prova no 7° lugar, chegando à frente de vários competidores do primeiro escalão mundial", declarou o major Meryonne Moreira, treinador e veterinário da equipe.

Riders from 20 Countries to Compete in IPIC-Sponsored
Race in Dubai this March

United Arab Emirates – Dubai, 24 February 2014 -- Dubai is the chosen venue for the second annual CISM World Military Endurance Championship sponsored by IPIC on Thursday March 6, 2014.

The international event, sponsored by Meydan Pillar Partner, IPIC and organised by Meydan Group’s Dubai Equestrian Club (DEC) alongside the military sport body, CISM (Conseil International du Sport Militaire) and the UAE’s Ministry of Defence, will draw together military endurance riders expected from 20 countries.

Riders will compete both as individuals and in teams of four over a 120km course at Dubai International Endurance City (DIEC).

Endurance riding is one of 26 sporting disciplines recognised by CISM.

The UAE made a winning start to this event last year when HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, claimed the first gold medal in the inaugural running of the ride in Bahrain. 

Competitors are due to arrive in the country for a week of events from March 1, 2014. Athletes will also participate in an Opening Ceremony to mark the annual occasion.

The pre-ride inspection is scheduled for March 5 while the championship will take place on Thursday March 6.
"Started under the directive of the late President His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE has become one of the top international competitors in endurance horse racing," said Khadem Al Qubaisi, Managing Director of IPIC. "One of the main reasons why IPIC joined forces with Meydan was to become active in sports that have strong roots in the Emirati culture."

Officials of the CISM World Military Endurance Championship and representatives of IPIC,
sponsors for the event, pose in front of the trophies for the competition to be held March 6 at
Dubai International Endurance City.

Mohammed Essa Al Adhab, Deputy General Manager of DEC said: “We are looking forward to welcoming the best endurance riders in the world’s military to Dubai. This event is a great way to bring many different nationalities together in the spirit of competition and unity and we are very pleased to extend our world-renowned hospitality to every competitor.

We would also like to extend our thanks to our new Meydan Pillar Partner, IPIC for the support of this event.”
S. Colonel Abdullah Humaid Al Falasi, Chief of United Arab Emirates Delegation said: “The horse has served as an integral part of the world’s military with the development of cavalry tactics that have been in practice for more than 5,000 years. While equine involvement in military matters is now largely symbolic, the participation of the horse throughout the years is honoured through the many equestrian disciplines recognised by CISM.
“The UAE is a highly-successful nation in the sport of endurance riding and we expect a strong showing from our team members on home ground.”

While many GCC nations are expected to bring their own horses for the competition, the Dubai Equestrian Club will also provide horses to visiting teams.

About IPIC:
Established by Emiri decree in 1984, IPIC is a long-term investor in overseas energy and energy-related assets and undertakes strategic projects on behalf of its shareholder the Government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

About DEC:
As part of the Meydan Group, the Dubai Equestrian Club (DEC) serves to organize and host quality equestrian sports for the people of Dubai and the UAE in the disciplines of Endurance, Dressage, Showjumping and Eventing. The DEC also serves as a supporter of international equestrian sports as a sponsor of major events. The DEC organizes and promotes the sport of Endurance and all competitions held at Dubai International Endurance City as well as the coordination and support of select international events. Through their subsidiary, the Emirates Equestrian Centre, competitions in the disciplines of Showjumping, Dressage and Eventing are held, and riding lessons and training in equestrian sports are also offered.

Source: Dubai Equestrian Club [media@meydan.ae]