Abdulla Mohd Al-Marri (born 22 June 1984) is an equestrian who rides for the United Arab Emirates in show jumping.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Abdulla Mohd Al-Marri |
| Born | 22 June 1984[1] |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United Arab Emirates |
| Sport | Equestrian |
Medal record | |
Career
editHe 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
edit- ^ "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.