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Athletes from Uzbekistan, Dominican Republic and South Africa made the World Challenge podium…
The FEI Jumping World Challenge Final 2024 in Tashkent (UZB) produced a memorable home win and a victory for equestrian sport across the planet.
Mirzahid Musaev of Uzbekistan took first place on Casamira, with athletes from three different continents finishing on the podium.
Previous winner Giorgia Anna Ieromazzo Latour of Dominican Republic (pictured below) was second on Jangcy L, while South African teenager Victoria Lynne Greyvensteyn was third with Jodcasall A-Z.
Just off the podium were Iranian athletes Mohammad Sanatgarnamaghi and Radmard Houshmand, followed by representatives from Dominican Republic, Uzbekistan, Mauritius, and Algeria.
Twenty talented athletes from 12 nations and four continents took part in Tashkent over three days of competition. Backed by FEI Solidarity, which promotes and develops equestrian culture and sport worldwide, the FEI Jumping World Challenge is designed to offer athletes who are otherwise unable to participate in major competitions the opportunity to compete internationally.
Talented riders
“It’s hard to find the words, but I’m so proud to take first place for Uzbekistan,” said the triumphant Musaev, 36.
“I was so proud to come out on top among all these talented riders from all over the world. Taking part in this event is very special, and the organisation by Uzbekistan was great.”
Musaev has been competing since 2000 and names Marcus Ehning and Henrik von Eckermann as his favourite athletes. He dreams of one day competing at the Olympics.
While enjoying the sound of his own nation’s anthem and the home support, Musaev took time to pay tribute to his partner Casamira. All FEI Jumping World Challenge finalists compete on borrowed horses, and Musaev was grateful to pick out such an impressive partner.
He said: “I had seen Casamira before but didn’t look that closely. On the first day it was hard getting to know the horse and getting a connection with the horse. But we got that connection by the second and third day, and we were smooth by the fourth day.”
South Africa's Victoria Lynne Greyvensteyn with Jodcasall A-Z
Akbar on top
Uzbekistan also took first place in the Farewell Competition for those that did not qualify for the event’s Final Competition.
Akbar Sharipov finished on top of the podium with La Blue Rouge. Singapore’s Christie Paige Nair and South Africa’s Divan Bosman were in second and third place, respectively.
Just behind were Argentina’s Victor Manuel Rico Acquarone and Singapore’s Alice Shi, followed by athletes from Namibia, Ecuador, Algeria, Chile, and Guatemala.
The 20 FEI Jumping World Challenge finalists secured their places by qualifying in their respective countries competing over the same tracks of 1.20-1.30 metres high.
FEI Solidarity promotes and develops equestrian culture and sport worldwide. Find out more about its mission and work here.
