The best riders of the world gathered in Barcelona

Today, the annual Concurso de Saltos Internacional de Barcelona, ​​the Barcelona International Horse Jumping Competition, begins. The event takes place between September 29 and October 2, and among other things, this year’s FEI Nations Cup Final will be decided. There are 14 different national teams competing from all over the world.

“We hope to organize a competition worthy of this name and achieve the best final in history,” he said. Emilio Zegre, President Fundación Real Club de Polo de. Real Club de Polo de Foundation Barcelona to the competition site.

He also said: “Barcelona is dedicated to equestrian sports, to our association and to the competition that we want to continue to organize for many years to come,” and was able to reveal that next year’s final will also take place during this packed horse. Weekend in town.

FEI Nations Cup – o The Equestrian Nations Cup, as it has been called since 2013 – is the world’s most famous horse-jumping competition. It has been held since 1909 and the Netherlands won last year.

2022 compete Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and Spain.

The final is decided in two parts, with the first round taking place this afternoon and the last on Sunday at 15:00.

Sweden is already wiped out

To reach Sunday’s round, teams had to finish in one of the top eight places during the day’s competition. Unfortunately, Sweden failed to qualify further, but hosts Spain will play after finishing third today. France ranked first and second, which was completely flawless, and Ireland. Other countries that have advanced are Great Britain, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany and the Champion Holder of Holland.

Visitors will be able to experience much more than just the Nations Cup Final. There will also be pure shows and many other competitions, among others: the RCPB Cup, the Royal Bliss Cup and the La Vanguardia Trophy, to be determined later.

In connection with the competition, the doors to PoloPark will also be opened. It is a festival with mixed activities within the world of equestrian sports.