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Longines Global Champions Tour returns to Rome
The Longines Global Champions Tour, a premier international showjumping circuit, is returning to Rome for its thirteenth seasonal stage. The event will take place from October 9 to 11 at the Ippodromo Militare ‘Pietro Giannattasio’ in Tor di Quinto.
This special edition features 16 competitions over three days with a total prize pool of 700,000 euros. The tournament expects over 100 riders from 35 nations and 200 horses. Key competitors include circuit leader Abdel Saïd and defending champion Gilles Thomas. Marco Di Paola, president of Fise, noted the significance of the venue as the ‘home of equestrian sports’ and highlighted the federation's centenary year.
The event serves as a critical stop for individual titles and the Global Champions League team standings, with riders competing for points to advance in the season.
Entities
FISE · Federazione Italiana Sport Equestri · Ippodromo Militare Pietro Giannattasio · Jessica Rossi · Longines Global Champions Tour · Marco Di Paola · Pietro Giannattasio Military Hippodrome · Rome
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Marco Di Paola stated that horses are recognized as athletes and their well-being must be respected. quotidianodifoggia.it · www.sardegnareporter.it · www.periodicodaily.com · quotidianodibari.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Longines Global Champions Tour will take place from October 9 to October 11. quotidianodifoggia.it · www.sardegnareporter.it · www.periodicodaily.com · quotidianodibari.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] The competition serves as the thirteenth stage of the seasonal circuit. quotidianodifoggia.it · www.sardegnareporter.it · www.periodicodaily.com · quotidianodibari.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] The event will be held at the Pietro Giannattasio Military Hippodrome in Tor di Quinto, Rome. quotidianodifoggia.it · www.sardegnareporter.it · www.periodicodaily.com · quotidianodibari.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] The federation is celebrating its centenary and has qualified for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games in show jumping after 24 years. quotidianodifoggia.it · www.sardegnareporter.it · www.periodicodaily.com · quotidianodibari.it