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2024 FEI Awards Gala ceremony

Longines FEI Rising Star AwardIt was a night to remember for local Jumping sensation Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi (UAE) who claimed this year’s Longines FEI Rising Star Award, honouring athletes aged 14 to 21 who show outstanding equestrian talent. The 21-year-old who was the flag carrier for the UAE at the Olympic Games, stood out in Paris for being the youngest athlete in equestrian and for qualifying for the Individual Final, ultimately finishing in the Top 20 on his Olympic debut. Patrick Aoun, Longines Brand Manager for Middle-East & South East Asia presented Omar with the award and an elegant timepiece from the FEI’s Top Partner. Peden Bloodstock FEI Best Athlete Award The second award of the night went to Olympic Jumping champion Christian Kukuk (GER), who received the Peden Bloodstock FEI Best Athlete Award from the sponsor’s Managing Director, Martin Atock. Coming from a family with a deep connection to the equestrian world, Christian was more into playing football than riding growing up. While that changed, the two pursuits crossed over somewhat in 2024 when Christian rode his horse Checker 47 – co-owned by Bayern Munich footballer Thomas Müller – to Individual Jumping gold at the Olympic Games in Paris. “It is a big honour for me to win this award,” Christian said. “To be called the best athlete in 2024 is incredible. This achievement is the result of a team effort. While I stand in the first row, there are many people behind me.” Christian, known for his meticulous care and sensitivity towards his horses, also paid tribute to his equine partner, Checker. Bettina Cardinael (FRA) was crowned Cavalor FEI Best Groom, an award that honours the unsung heroes of equestrian sport who work behind-the-scenes. Receiving the award from Cavalor Brand & Customer Experience Manager Monique Vanhal, Bettina was recognised for her work as groom for Eventing athlete Lara De Liederkerke (BEL), with whom she shared an incredible year, including winning the CCI5* in Lumühlen and finishing 13th in the Eventing Individual at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. For the final award of the evening, the Namibian Equestrian Federation (NAMEF) received the FEI Inspire Award, for its development programme ‘Enabling Through the Horse’. The FEI Inspire Award is designed to showcase the incredible spirit and determination of individuals or organisations that serve as role models, demonstrating that anything is possible. Supported by FEI Solidarity, and First Rand Namibia Foundation Trust, the NAMEF programme creates opportunities for differently abled communities in Namibia through equestrian sport, under the guidance of Susan de Meyer. This year’s winners were decided again by combining 50 percent of the public votes cast on FEI.org, and 50 percent of the judges’ votes. National Federations, FEI partners and stakeholders attended the FEI Awards Gala presented by Longines, with equestrian commentator Steven Wilde (GBR) as Master of Ceremonies.