Field Marshal Khalifa Abu al-Qasim Haftar presides over the opening of a new equestrian facility in Benghazi, coinciding with the conclusion of a show jumping competition featuring riders from across Libya.
Soldecanarias.net / Benghazi, Libya.
Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces, Field Marshal Khalifa Abu al-Qasim Haftar, inaugurated in Benghazi Libya’s first grass field specifically designed for show jumping, presented by Libyan authorities as the largest facility of its kind in North Africa.
The ceremony was attended by Libyan Prime Minister Osama Hammad, as well as representatives and enthusiasts from the equestrian community.
The inauguration coincided with the closing of the Benghazi Show Jumping Competition, which brought together riders from different parts of Libya and included several competition categories.
According to information released by Libyan media and organizations, the new facility, located at the Akarem Stables, covers more than 4,000 square meters and is intended to provide a suitable venue for national and international championships and other equestrian events.
The opening forms part of efforts to develop equestrian sports facilities in Benghazi, providing improved conditions for rider training and the organization of future competitions.
The presence of Haftar and Hammad at the ceremony places the opening within the wider public activity taking place in Benghazi, a city that has hosted a number of infrastructure projects and sporting events in recent years.
