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)
TT

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.



Spurs Midfielder Maddison Silences Critics with Winner Against Man United 

Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - February 16, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison celebrates scoring their first goal. (Action Images via Reuters)
Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - February 16, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison celebrates scoring their first goal. (Action Images via Reuters)
TT

Spurs Midfielder Maddison Silences Critics with Winner Against Man United 

Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - February 16, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison celebrates scoring their first goal. (Action Images via Reuters)
Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - February 16, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison celebrates scoring their first goal. (Action Images via Reuters)

James Maddison delivered the perfect riposte to his doubters by scoring the winning goal against Manchester United after the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder had come in for some stinging criticism in the lead-up to Sunday's Premier League match.

Making his first start since suffering a calf injury in December, Maddison tapped in a rebound from close range to give his side a 1-0 win in London, celebrating his goal with a shushing gesture.

Earlier in the week, former Manchester United captain Roy Keane had said anyone who thought Maddison's return to the side would help Spurs break into the top six was living in "cuckoo land."

"He got relegated with Leicester and he'll get relegated with Spurs," Keane said on "The Overlap" podcast.

"There was a little bit of outside noise this week," Maddison, who joined Spurs from Leicester City in 2023, told Sky Sports.

"People will have their opinions, but I wanted to do my talking on the pitch. I hope there is a certain few that enjoyed me being the match-winner today.

"Nobody is more critical of myself than me," he added.

"To be fair to the gaffer, he always talks about blocking out the outside noise, but sometimes it's difficult, you know. It's constantly in your face, social media and WhatsApp."

Despite the win Spurs remain in the bottom half of the table, sitting in 12th spot on 30 points after 25 games. They visit Ipswich Town on Saturday.