Hamdan bin Mohammed: WEG's victory is yet another feather in U.A.E.'s cap

Dubai (WAM): The U.A.E. is the crowned champion of the 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Normandy, France, and this sport victory will be added to the its shine record of equestrian achievements, Dubai Crown Prince HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said. Sheikh Hamdan made his remarks upon his return back home yesterday with the individual gold medal in the (WEG) in Normandy, France, after being crowned winner of the world's largest equestrian gathering. The U.A.E. prominent rider finished first in a field of 173 riders from 47 nation. . Sheikh Hamdan was given a hero's welcome by a group of Sheikhs, top officials, sports leaders and a large crowd of fans led by H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Emirates Group, Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Hasher Al Maktoum, and Abdul Rahman bin Mohammed Al Owais, Minister of Health and Deputy Chairman of National Olympic Committee. – Emirates News Agency, WAM - http://www.wam.ae/en/news/sports/1395269055985.html