VICTORY in Abu Dhabi a week ago in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup was historic as it means that Qatar has qualified a team for the 2016 Olympics in Brazil. They have also qualified for the Nations Cup in Barcelona later this year.

Speaking at an event to celebrate the achievement during the week Sheikh Saud bin Nasser Al Thani said; “Our national team qualifying for the Olympics for the first time is another big step for Qatar. Not only will this inspire the next generation of riders to take up the sport, but it will raise our nation’s profile in another key sporting discipline.”