Qatar Wins Individual Dressage Title

Doha, December 16 (QNA) - Qatar s rider Mohammed Al-Marri made impressive show of force to claim individual dressage gold at Equestrian event in the ongoing 12th Arab Games 2011 in Doha on Friday. Al-Marri successfully secured the first place in the event ahead of his teammate, Rashid Al-Marri who claimed the runner-up position as Farah Al-Khojai of UAE took the bronze medal. Following Friday s victory, Al-Marri said "The horse came from abroad a week ago and was tired, but it has come in good condition after taking a rest, so my coach and I chose this powerful and lively music". "I expected to be in the top three, but did not expect to be in first place and I m very happy for that." Added Al-Marri.(QNA)