The Qatar Sports for All Federation is organizing the ninth edition of the Al-Fursan Championship 2025, held under the auspices of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, in cooperation with Lusail Shooting Club, the Swimming Federation, the Endurance and Ability Racing Club, and the Arab Sports Club. The tournament’s activities, which begin with horse riding competitions in Sealine, will continue until next Wednesday, concluding with shooting competitions at the Shooting Club in Lusail.

The championship is distinguished by its diversity, combining three sports: equestrian, swimming, and shooting. This edition features 77 competitors, including youth aged 14 to 17 and men aged 18 and above. Additionally, there is a team competition based on collaboration and rotation to complete the challenges.

The championship opens with horse riding competitions held in the afternoon from 4:15 PM over two days at the Endurance and Ability Racing field in Sealine. The venue is prepared to welcome families and equestrian enthusiasts, with anticipated impressive performances by the riders throughout the event.

On Tuesday, the competitions move to the Arab Sports Club, which hosts the swimming events. The swimming races cover a distance of 200 meters for both youth and adult categories, starting at 2:30 PM.

The Al-Fursan Championship concludes on Wednesday with the shooting competition at the Lusail Shooting Club. Participants compete with 10 shots using an air pistol and 10 shots with a shotgun in both individual and team categories. Points will be calculated based on performance across all events. After the competitions end, a ceremony will be held to crown the winners, distributing trophies and commemorative awards.

Abdullah Al-Dosari, Executive Director of the Qatar Sports for All Federation, explained that the Al-Fursan Championship aims to develop young people’s abilities, improve their physical fitness, and fulfill their ambitions to participate in sports they love. He emphasized the federation’s commitment to offering diverse competitions involving various sports like swimming, shooting, and horse riding to meet the many desires and aspirations of different age groups. He added that the championship provides a vivid example of the positive impact of sports on health and life.