UAE target maiden endurance gold at Asian Youth Games
- Last updated: October 30, 2025 | 08:48
The UAE will look to make equestrian history in Bahrain by becoming the first nation to win an Asian Youth Games endurance gold.
The 2025 edition of the Games is ongoing in the Bahraini capital of Manama, with endurance marking its debut on the games schedule with the first-ever competition at Bahrain International Endurance Village in Sakhir.
The UAE launches a five-pronged attack on the event with the squad featuring Essa Rashed Al Mazrouei, Ahmad Abdulrahman Al Bastaki, Ali Abdulla Al Falasi, Humaid Fahad Al Kaabi and Khalifa Rashed Al Ameemi, hoping to strike gold in both the individual and team competitions.
The UAE are widely considered one of the heavyweights of the sport and all eyes are bound to be on the Emirati contingent, who will start among the favourites.
Speaking on the team’s departure, Sheikh Rashed Bin Dalmook Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Equestrian Club, emphasised that the UAE Team has prepared meticulously for the Games and will look to make the nation proud in Bahrain.
Sheikh Rashed said: “We are proud of the UAE team’s dedication, discipline, and passion — qualities that have already made the nation proud. Their journey of perseverance and teamwork stands as an inspiration. As they compete on the global stage, we’re confident their efforts will deliver great results and further elevate the UAE’s name in excellence and achievements.”
Ahmed Rashed Al Kaabi, General Manager of Dubai Equestrian Club, added: “We are fully prepared for the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain with high spirits and strong determination. Our athletes embody the UAE’s commitment to excellence through their dedication, focus, and teamwork.
“We are confident they will deliver outstanding performances that reflect our nation’s values of perseverance, unity, and sportsmanship — making the UAE proud and honouring our flag.”