Jeddah Governor Honors Winners of 'DRIFT 25' International Equestrian Show

The awarding ceremony took place at Trio Sporting Club in Jeddah. (SPA)
The awarding ceremony took place at Trio Sporting Club in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Jeddah Governor Honors Winners of 'DRIFT 25' International Equestrian Show

The awarding ceremony took place at Trio Sporting Club in Jeddah. (SPA)
The awarding ceremony took place at Trio Sporting Club in Jeddah. (SPA)

On behalf of Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Jeddah Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi presented awards to the winners of the "DRIFT 25" International Equestrian Show on Saturday.

The awarding ceremony took place at Trio Sporting Club in Jeddah.

The DRIFT grand prix event, sponsored by Saudia Cargo, was won by Iraqi rider Zaid Al-Nujaifi. Saudi rider Saad Alajmi placed second, followed by riders from Norway, Italy, and Slovakia.

At the conclusion of the competition, the governor of Jeddah also honored the championship sponsors.

The championship, which featured a selection of international and Saudi equestrian champions, was part of Jeddah’s Calendar events.

Held under the patronage of the International Equestrian Federation and the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation, DRIFT 25 included various recreational activities. More than 150 male and female riders from 18 countries competed in 54 rounds.



Juventus Coach Motta Faces Sleepless Night After Atalanta Thrashing 

Football - Serie A - Juventus v Atalanta - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - March 9, 2025 Juventus coach Thiago Motta. (Reuters) 
Football - Serie A - Juventus v Atalanta - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - March 9, 2025 Juventus coach Thiago Motta. (Reuters) 
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Juventus Coach Motta Faces Sleepless Night After Atalanta Thrashing 

Football - Serie A - Juventus v Atalanta - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - March 9, 2025 Juventus coach Thiago Motta. (Reuters) 
Football - Serie A - Juventus v Atalanta - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - March 9, 2025 Juventus coach Thiago Motta. (Reuters) 

Juventus coach Thiago Motta said it would be difficult to sleep after his team were hammered 4-0 at home by Atalanta on Sunday in a major blow to their slim hopes of the Serie A title.

Juventus's five-game winning streak in the league came to an end and they remain fourth in the table with 52 points, nine behind leaders Inter Milan, in a disappointing season after they were knocked out of the Champions League and the Coppa Italia.

"Atalanta deserved to win and we knew our opponents' game plan," Motta told reporters.

"Today we are disappointed and it will be difficult to sleep. Everything can influence us, because we are Juventus. The fans, like the press, have the right to think what they want.

"The facts say that we are in this position. This team has an enormous margin for growth. After the first goal we suffered a lot. We are quite disappointed and now we have to start thinking about the next game."

Juventus had not suffered a Serie A home defeat by four or more goals since 1967, but Motta said last month's 4-2 loss on penalties to Empoli in the Italian Cup quarter-finals was more painful.

"It is a defeat we do not like, but I do not put it on the same level as the defeat to Empoli," he said. "They are different situations. We needed to keep our balance and we didn't do that, but it's partly down to a lack of experience in the side."

Juventus play at Fiorentina next Sunday.