Thrilling momentum at the 25th World Military Equestrian Championship in Cairo

CAIRO (EGY) – The 25th edition of the World Military Equestrian Championship galloped into action in Cairo, Egypt, with an exhilarating first day of competition that brought together 57 elite military riders from 19 countries and one observer country. Hosted at the prestigious Kayan Equestrian Club, the event opened with a powerful display of skill, courage, and international camaraderie that set the tone for what promises to be an unforgettable championship.

The individual jumping event on day one saw Bahrain’s CW Sami Mohammed deliver a standout performance, finishing with 58 points to take the early lead. He was closely followed by Romania’s L. Cpl. Stoica Stefania Alina, who claimed second place with 56 points, and Oman’s Sgt. Madian Said Hamad Alyusfi, who earned 55 points. Brazil’s Maj. Estevao Grossi Aguiar da Silva and UAE’s 1st Lt. Saeed Mohamed Almaazmi completed the top five with 54 and 53 points respectively. These competitors showcased not only technical mastery, but also the adaptability and resilience required to compete on borrowed horses - a hallmark challenge of military equestrian sport.

In the team rankings after day one, Brazil took the early lead with a commanding total of 141 points, followed by Romania with 135 and Qatar with 130. Italy and Bahrain rounded out the top five, while host nation Egypt delivered a promising performance to place eighth with 90 points, thanks to strong rides from Lt. Col. Shady Ashraf Hasan and Cadet Ismaiel Mohamed Elboraie, whose efforts were met with enthusiastic support from the home crowd.

The excitement continued into day two, which featured a technically demanding accumulator course designed by the renowned Michel Ismalun. Known for crafting tracks that reward precision and strategy, Ismalun’s layout pushed the riders to their limits. Competing once again on unfamiliar horses, the 56 athletes demonstrated remarkable instinct and composure under pressure. The standings saw significant shifts by the end of the second day.

Romania’s L. Cpl. Stoica Stefania Alina delivered another strong performance, adding 53 points to her first-day score to claim the top overall spot with 109 points. Italy’s Gr. A. Filippo Martini Di Cigala rose to second place with a total of 106 points after an impressive 55-point round, while Qatar’s Cpt. Hamad Ali Al Atteyah moved into third overall with 105 points following the day’s highest score of 58 points. Meanwhile, CW Sami Mohammed, the day one leader, slipped to eighth place after scoring 37 points in the second round. Also climbing the rankings were Qatar’s 1st Lt. Salman Mohammed Al Eamdi and Italy’s OR4. Emanuele Addis, both now sitting at 99 points. Brazil’s Sgt. Paulo Roberto Brasileiro Miranda also made a notable leap with a strong second day to reach 97 points.

The team standings were equally impacted. Italy and Qatar now share the lead with 275 points each, followed closely by Romania with 271. Brazil, with 250 points, and Bahrain, with 249, remain in striking distance. Egypt climbed to sixth place overall with 226 points, propelled by consistent performances from its top riders.

Equestrian fans who missed the action can rewatch the second day of competition on the Egyptian Equestrian Federation YouTube Channel at the following link:

• Results Day 1: Individual - Teams - Course Plan

• Results Day 2: Individual - Teams - Course Plan

The final day of competition, scheduled for May 8, will be livestreamed and can be followed here: 

As the championship reaches its final stages, anticipation continues to build. With the leaderboard tightening and everything still to play for, Cairo stands at the heart of military equestrian excellence. The best is yet to come, and the world will be watching as champions are crowned at the grand finale.

(Source: CISM Media & Communication Department)