Qatar fields riders in show jumping, dressage and eventing at Aichi‑Nagoya 2026

# Quick overview

# Team and horses

Federation named the riders and confirmed ten horses for the campaign. The show jumping squad features Sheikh Ali bin Khalid Al Thani, Sheikh Fahad bin Jassim Al Thani, Faleh Suwaid Al Ajmi and Bassem Mohammed. Dressage entries are Jassim Jaham Al Kuwari and Saud Ahmed Al Buainain. The eventing team includes Mohammed Jaber Al Nuaimi, Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Muhannadi, Mohammed Salem Al Marri and Mohammed Nasser Al Qadi.

# Competition schedule and format

• Eventing begins with dressage on 21 September, followed by cross‑country on 22 September and show jumping on 23 September.

• Show jumping team competition takes place on 1 October, with individual jumping rounds scheduled for 3 and 4 October.

All equestrian contests will be held at Tokyo's Equestrian Park, a historic venue that hosted equestrian events in the 1964 and 2021 Olympic Games.

# Preparation and objectives

# Points to watch

• Dressage entries are limited to two riders, so their individual scores will be crucial for any team or individual ambitions.
• The venue's Olympic pedigree means course design and footing will be familiar to many international riders, but local weather and travel logistics can still affect horses and competitors.

# Context

Qatar's equestrian effort is a component of a larger delegation at Aichi‑Nagoya 2026. The Asian Games bring broad continental competition and are a competitive rehearsal for Qatar as it prepares to host the Games in Doha in 2030.

# Bottom line

Qatar is sending a focused equestrian team to contest the three main disciplines with 10 horses and a mix of experienced riders. The schedule places eventing early, dressage mid‑Games, and show jumping at the end, providing multiple opportunities for the team to score and gain experience ahead of Doha 2030.