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Syrians Chase Equestrian Glory In Sport Once Dominated By Assads

Chase Equestrian Glory
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A rider competes at the Al-Nasr Equestrian Show Jumping Championship in Dimas, northwest of Damascus AFP For weeks, Ziad Abu al-Dahab has been training for gold at an equestrian tournament near Damascus -- in a sport once dominated by Syria's Assad family and their inner circle. "Results used to be decided in advance, always favouring those close to the government," the 25-year-old rider said. "My greatest ambition was to reach third place, but today, I can aim for first and do well with my new horse.

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