KUWAIT: Continuing its ongoing support to local showjumping athletes, Zain announced its sponsorship of the third season of the Kuwait Equestrian Federation’s (KEF) Showjumping Tour (2023-2024 season). The company remains a key supporter of this exciting competition for the third year running to reflect its commitment to support equestrian sports and encourage local athletes to pursuit excellence.
During the event to mark the new season’s kick-off, Zain awarded the top six winners in the first round’s Grand Prix competition, held at Messila Equestrian Club in Sabhan. In attendance were Kuwait Equestrian Federation Chairman Masoud Johar Hayat and Zain Kuwait’s Corporate Relations Department Manager Hamad Al Musaibeeh. Zain honored the top six winners of the Grand Prix in the new season’s first round: first place winner Ali Al Kharafi, second place winner Fawaz Al Subaie, third place winner Abrar Al Musallam, fourth place winner Ghazi Al Jerawi, fifth place winner Abdulrahman Al Fuzae, and sixth place winner Antonio Murruzzu.
The company is proud to continue supporting this exciting local sport event since its inception. The competition is organized by the Kuwait Equestrian Federation (KEF) in collaboration with the Kuwait Olympic Committee and Public Authority for Sport. Every year, it is joined by hundreds of showjumping athletes representing local clubs, along with crowds of equestrian enthusiasts.
Zain supports this event under the umbrella of its strategic goals to support, grow, and develop the local sports and youth sectors. The company is a fervent believer in the exceptional talents of Kuwait’s young athletes, many of whom are passionate about equestrian sports, which are deep rooted in the Kuwaiti, Arab, and Islamic identities.
The KEF Showjumping Tour is set to feature eight rounds, with each round’s activities being held over a period of two days. The tour runs until May 2024 and will also feature several 2-star and 3-star international competitions. Hundreds of showjumpers from Kuwait’s public and private equestrian clubs will compete in the thrilling competitions.
As a leading private sector company in Kuwait, Zain is constantly looking to identify and support excellence across the sports sector. The company will continue to put Kuwaiti sports and athletes at the forefront of its priorities and pledges to continue motivating them to achieve all the recognition and support they deserve.