Year of Culture 2023, Qatar and Indonesia held Horseback Archery Friendship Competition

Horseback Archery Competition

Qatar Horseback Archery Center and Indonesian Horseback Archery Association (KPBI), held the Qatar-Indonesia Horseback Archery Friendship competition on 19-21 February 2023 in Al Samira Riding School Equestrian Center. This event is part of the cooperation between member countries of the World Horseback Archery Federation (WHAF) to strengthen bilateral cooperation during the Qatar-Indonesia Year of Culture 2023 program.

The Indonesian Horseback Archery Team is represented by M. Yahya Ayyash, Arsa Wening, Arum Nazlus, Kharisma Zaky, M Solahudin Al Ayubi, and M. Shahla Syahada. Out of the three competition categories named Korea Track, Arabian Track, and Qabak Track, M. Yahya Ayyash managed to become the overall champion followed by Kharisma Zaky and M. Shahla Syahada.

A prestigious award "Alfares Trophy" which means “knight's trophy” was given by Qatar to Arsa Wening Arrosyad, a young cadre who become the inspiration for youth in horseback archery.

"Thank you for making Indonesia proud. You, young people have become Indonesian ambassadors. At the same time, this achievement also contributed in strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the Qatar-Indonesia Year of Culture 2023. " said Ambassador Ridwan Hassan while hosting the Indonesian Team at the Ambassador residence.

Meanwhile, the Founder and Chair of the Qatar Horseback Archery Center, Fuad Almuhdaka praised the Indonesian Team which always looks impressive in international competitions. "As fellow WHAF member countries, we have a long-term collaboration with KPBI Indonesia to develop horseback archery in WHAF member countries". said Fuad.