Abdulla Al-Marri
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Abdulla Mohd Al-Marri |
| Born | 22 June 1984[1] |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United Arab Emirates |
| Sport | Equestrian |
Medal record | |
Abdulla Mohd Al-Marri (born 22 June 1984) is an equestrian who rides for the United Arab Emirates in show jumping.
Career
He made his debut for the UAE at an international show jumping competition in Sharjah in 2002.[2]
In 2013, he won the main showjumping class at the inaugural Festival of the Horse in Dubai.[3]
He was a member of the UAE team that won the Challenge Cup at the FEI Nations Cup Finals in Barcelona in 2017.[2]
At the 2022 Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China, he won two medals in the show jumping, an individual bronze and team bronze.[4][5][6]
He secured a spot at the 2024 Olympic Games at a regional qualifier in Doha in January 2024.[2]
In July 2024, he was confirmed for the United Arab Emirates at the 2024 Paris Olympics.[7]
References
- ^ "Abdulla Mohd Al-Marri" (PDF). Horse Times Egypt. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ a b c Passela, Amith (30 January 2024). "Jumping for joy: Abdullah Al Marri's Olympic dream now a reality". The National. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ Wilson Jr, Leslie (11 May 2013). "Abdullah Al Marri thrilled with his Dubai Festival of the Horse success". Gulf News. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ Bantock, Jack (9 July 2024). "The young showjumping sensation carrying the flag — and hopes — of the UAE into the Olympics". CNN. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ Abulleil, Reem (11 October 2023). "UAE's Omar Al Marzooqi has high hopes for Paris after Asian Games medal joy". The National. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Individual silver and bronze, team bronze for UAE show jumpers at Asian Games". Arab News. 7 October 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ Satish, A.K.S. (6 July 2024). "Omar Al Marzouqi to Carry UAE Flag at the Opening Ceremony on July 26". Gulf News. Retrieved 10 July 2024.