Omar Al Marzouqi

Omar Al Marzouqi
Personal information
Birth nameOmar Abdul Aziz Al Marzouqi
Born (2003-03-28) 28 March 2003 (age 21)[1]
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in) (2018)
Weight58 kg (128 lb) (2018)
Sport
Country United Arab Emirates
SportEquestrian
Medal record
Equestrian
Representing  United Arab Emirates
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 2022 Hangzhou Individual jumping
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Hangzhou Team jumping
Youth Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2018 Buenos Aires Individual jumping

Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzouqi (Arabic: عمر عبدالعزيز المرزوقي, also transliterated Al Marzooqi, born 28 March 2003) is an equestrian who represents the United Arab Emirates.

Early life

He was introduced to riding at a young age. His father was a show jumper who went on to train riders.[2]

Career

At the age of 15 years-old he won a silver medal at the 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, Argentina.[3][4][5]

At the 2022 Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China, Al Marzouqi won two medals in the show jumping, an individual silver and team bronze.[3][4][6]

In May 2024, he won the CSI4* 1.55m Grand Prix title at the Montefalco Championship in Italy, riding Enjoy de la Mure.[7]

In July 2024, he was announced to be the flag carrier for the United Arab Emirates at the 2024 Paris Olympics.[8]

Personal life

He graduated with a double bachelor’s degree from Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Omar Al Marzooqi". Olympedia. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  2. ^ "CSIO Roma: Omar Al Marzooqi's Rise in Show Jumping". Horseshowjumping.tv. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Bantock, Jack (9 July 2024). "The young showjumping sensation carrying the flag — and hopes — of the UAE into the Olympics". CNN. Retrieved 10 July 2024. Omar Al Marzouqi
  4. ^ a b c Abulleil, Reem (11 October 2023). "UAE's Omar Al Marzooqi has high hopes for Paris after Asian Games medal joy". The National. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  5. ^ "UAE's Omar Abdulaziz Al Marzouqi wins show jumping silver at Youth Olympic Games". Sport360. 14 October 2018. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Individual silver and bronze, team bronze for UAE show jumpers at Asian Games". Arab News. 7 October 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2024. Omar Al Marzouqi
  7. ^ "Omar Al Marzooqi clinches Grand Prix Show Jumping title at Montefalco Championship, Italy". wam.ae. 13 May 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  8. ^ Satish, A.K.S. (6 July 2024). "Omar Al Marzouqi to Carry UAE Flag at the Opening Ceremony on July 26". Gulf News. Retrieved 10 July 2024.