Tickets for LGCT Finals in Qatar on sale now
Qatar will host the thrilling finals of the 2018 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) show jumping series and tickets for this prestigious event at Al Shaqab are on sale now.
From November 8-10, the spectacular venue in Doha will see the best athletes in the world pull out all the stops to win their place in the prestigious LGCT individual Rankings and teams battle for the Global Champions League (GCL) title in a knifeedge climax to 2018.
The electrifying finale to the season will be hosted at Al Shaqab, a world-class equestrian facility and part of the Qatar Foundation. The circuit has consistently seen the highest calibre show jumping in spectacular destinations including Mexico City, Miami Beach, Paris, London, Berlin and Shanghai, and the event will see the biggest stars in the sport ensure thrilling competition for spectators to witness in Doha.
Families and friends flocked to the venue last year filling the main grandstand and enjoying fun activities including pony riders for children at the impressive Kids Academy as well as watching top sport from the chic cafes with dramatic views of the main arena.
Al Shaqab was established as part of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani’s vision and passion to preserve and perpetuate the Arabian horse in Qatar. It has since developed into a major international equestrian facility encompassing multiple equine disciplines.
In collaboration with the Tour since 2008, Qatar has continued to build on its reputation as a global sports destination and a hub for major international sporting occasions.
Local fans will be able to support home city GCL team Doha Fursan Qatar, as well as watch 2017 LGCT Grand Prix of Doha winner Bassem Hassan Mohammed fight to take a second consecutive win on home turf.
Last year, Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, together with children from the Al Shaqab Riding Academy, presented both the coveted LGCT Championship trophy to Harrie Smolders and also the winning medal to Qatari rider Bassem Hassan Mohammed. HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani was also in attendance along with diplomats from around the world.
The impressive, cutting edge venue of Al Shaqab will be a fitting stage for the final adrenaline-fuelled individual and team series battles of 2018.