Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 1 October, the Tashkent equestrian club Universal Jumping Club hosted the qualifying stage of the I International Tournament for Jumping among Boys and Juniors of the Asian Equestrian Federation (AEF).

The competition was attended by 16 young riders from 14 to 21 years old on horses, whose age is 6 years and older.

At the opening of the competition, the representative of the Asian Equestrian Federation, a 3-star international judge, Mr. Valdo, expressed gratitude to the Uzbekistan Horse and Equestrian Federation for their assistance in holding this event and for the confidence that equestrian sport will develop at a fast and fast pace. .

“It is a great honor to be here.” I want to wish good luck to all athletes. I am very pleased to see such a large number of young spectators here today, among whom there may be future athletes,” Mr. Valdo added.

In turn, Vice-President of the Federation of Horse Breeding and Equestrian Sports of Uzbekistan, Chairman of the Federation of Modern Pentathlon Bakhromdjon Gaziev noted that the competition is not by chance held on 1 October 2019.

- Today is a special day, very important for us - the Day of our dear teachers and mentors. In the life of every person, our teachers and mentors have a great influence. Even our rivals, to some extent for us, are teachers in life. If you do not live up to date and do not learn from life, then you have to go through various serious tests. Here they are the first to come to the rescue, our mentors, we must value and protect them, Gaziev said.

The first place in the competition was taken by Otabek Bakhrombekov on a horse nicknamed Kechmeker, the second - Mirauf Adylov with a horse Lanselotta and the third Abduazim Ramzetdinov on a horse Langraf.

Winners received valuable prizes and the opportunity to take part in the tournament finals, which will be held in early 2020.