UAE riders achieved a new feat by claiming gold and silver in the 160 km race and gold in the 100 km race, while a rider from the Kingdom of Bahrain took the title in the 140 km event, at endurance races held in the Compiègne suburb of France. The competitions drew an elite field of the world's top riders and coincided with the launch of the Emirates Global Endurance Village Race Series initiative, which encompasses races in more than 10 countries around the world and runs for 6 months from June to December 2026.
Rider Majed Jamal Al Muhairi, mounted on Banquerchien Du Faust, stole the spotlight in the 160 km race with an outstanding performance across the 6-stage event. UAE rider Saif Ahmed Al Mazrouei on Bouliou Charles finished second, while Bahraini rider Mohammed Abdul Hamid Al Hashemi on G Star came third.
Rider Ahmed Saleh Al Shehhi, mounted on SW Maltaba, accomplished his mission in the 100 km race by claiming first place and the gold medal. Caetano Maria Brea on Zeitouna finished second, while Pauline De Aulesat on Elite Du Vialaret came third.
Rider Fahad Hilal Al Khateri of the Kingdom of Bahrain claimed the gold medal in the 140 km race, mounted on Kashmir Du Bois. Elizabeth Hardy on Hemi Du Montrozier finished second, while Pol Bard on Givit To Me Valarine came third.
The winners were crowned by Mohammed Ali Al Hadrami, Events Director of the Emirates Global Endurance Village; Lara Sawaya, Executive Director of Sponsorship and Marketing at the Village; Bert Owais, General Manager of Zahor Camelia; and Antoine Singer, representative of AlUla.
Muslim Al Ameri, Director General of the Emirates Global Endurance Village, praised the victories achieved by UAE riders at the Compiègne races, which coincided with the launch of the Emirates Global Endurance Village Race Series initiative from France. He said: