Saudi Riders Capture Two Golds at Asian Games in China

Saudi rider Abdullah Al Sharbatly won a gold medal in the individual show jumping competition at the 19th Asian Games held in China. (AFP)
Saudi rider Abdullah Al Sharbatly won a gold medal in the individual show jumping competition at the 19th Asian Games held in China. (AFP)
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Saudi Riders Capture Two Golds at Asian Games in China

Saudi rider Abdullah Al Sharbatly won a gold medal in the individual show jumping competition at the 19th Asian Games held in China. (AFP)
Saudi rider Abdullah Al Sharbatly won a gold medal in the individual show jumping competition at the 19th Asian Games held in China. (AFP)

Saudi rider Abdullah Al Sharbatly won a gold medal in the individual show jumping competition at the 19th Asian Games held in China.

Sharbatly had won a gold medal with his fellow Saudi riders Ramzi Al-Duhami, Abdulrahman Al-Rajihi and Mishari Al-Harbi in the team competition.

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation Prince Abdullah bin Fahd bin Abdullah expressed pride in the achievements, which he said came due to the unlimited support that sports in Saudi Arabia enjoy from the wise leadership.



Dakar Rally 2025: Stage 3 Begins in Bisha, Saudi Arabia

US driver Mitch Guthrie Jr steers his car assisted by co-driver Kellon Walch during stage 2B of the 47th Dakar Rally between Bisha and Bisha, in Saudi Arabia, on January 6, 2025. (AFP)
US driver Mitch Guthrie Jr steers his car assisted by co-driver Kellon Walch during stage 2B of the 47th Dakar Rally between Bisha and Bisha, in Saudi Arabia, on January 6, 2025. (AFP)
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Dakar Rally 2025: Stage 3 Begins in Bisha, Saudi Arabia

US driver Mitch Guthrie Jr steers his car assisted by co-driver Kellon Walch during stage 2B of the 47th Dakar Rally between Bisha and Bisha, in Saudi Arabia, on January 6, 2025. (AFP)
US driver Mitch Guthrie Jr steers his car assisted by co-driver Kellon Walch during stage 2B of the 47th Dakar Rally between Bisha and Bisha, in Saudi Arabia, on January 6, 2025. (AFP)

The third stage of the Dakar Rally 2025, which is being held in Saudi Arabia for the sixth consecutive year, started Tuesday and will continue until January 17. Competitors began the stage in Bisha Governorate and will finish in Al Hanakiyah, covering a total distance of 894 km, including a timed special stage of 327 km, the Saudi Press Agency said on Wednesday.
The fourth stage of the event will start today from Al Hanakiyah and conclude in AlUla Governorate, covering a total distance of 588 km, including a timed special stage of 415 km.
Drivers will face significant challenges in this stage as they will not be able to rely on mechanical support teams.