Union Day Equestrian Competitions held in Yangon

 

TO commemorate the 78^th Union Day, the Myanmar Traditional Horse Riding and International Equestrian Competitions took place yes­terday morning at the Myan­mar Equestrian Federation’s racecourse in Dagon Myothit (North), Yangon.

 

The event, held under the banner of the Union Banner Cup, saw Myanmar Equestri­an Federation Chair U Pyone Maung Maung and vice-chair­persons inaugurating the com­petition by cutting the ceremo­nial ribbon.

 

The opening day featured various equestrian events in­cluding races for Pony, Jun­ior, Intermediate and Senior categories, as well as Show Jumping competitions for rid­ers under 14 and those aged 14 to 18. The competitions also included traditional horse rid­ing events such as the Senior, Intermediate and Junior races, Pony races, Myanmar tradi­tional equestrian performanc­es, sword display competitions and tent pegging.

 

In the international eques­trian segment, competitions featured Children’s Show Jumping, Junior Show Jump­ing for riders under 14, Youth Show Jumping for those aged 14 to 18 and 16 to 21, Senior Show Jumping for those over 21, and Cross-Country Open Class for riders aged 16 and above. Over 100 equestrians from states and regions across Myanmar are participating in the event, which will contin­ue until 16 February. — Arkar Linn/KZL