Saad Al-Suwaidi
His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Committee, crowned the winners of the His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Sword Festival for the Arabian camels, which took place at Al Shahaniya Camel Race Track.
Organized by the Hejen racing committee, This year’s edition saw a stronger turnout than previous years, with a 3
On the final day of the 12 day event, the races were centered on Al Hayl camels (senior female camels) and Zumool camels (senior male camels), as the most prestigious prizes of the tournament were up for grabs.
Results:
The Silver Sword:
Qatifiya - Abdullah bin Saeed Al-Eidah
The Golden Sword:
Shama - Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Hamad bin Khalid Al Thani
The Silver Dagger:
Habash - Ali HamAd Muqarah
The Golden Dagger:
- Al Barood - Sheikh Fahd bin Abdulaziz bin Hamad Al Thani
The Silver Spear:
Mkhayfah - Mohammed Ali Abdulhadi bin Jadnah
The Golden Spear:
Al Rasiya - Salem bin Faran Al Marri
Another successful event for the Hejen racing committee and a lot more to come in camel racing for the foreseeable future.