FEI Jumping World Challenge Final 2026 kicks off in Astana

On May 29, the first qualifying competition of the FEI Jumping World Challenge Final 2026 took place in Astana. The international tournament brought together athletes from different countries and opened a series of key events within the FEI World Challenge Final.

The first qualifier was held under Article 220.2.1.1 at 115 cm. Riders competed over a one-round course against the clock, with no jump-off, aiming for a clear and fast round.

The participants demonstrated a high level of preparation, precise course riding and consistent technique.

The prize winners were:

🥇 1st place – Khurshidbek ALIMDJANOV (CHAMPIONS LEAGUE)

🥈 2nd place – Bekzhan BAYZHANULY (KING DIAMOND)

🥉 3rd place – Rinat GALIMOV (D’ARTAGNAN Z)

🏅 4th place – Rinat GALIMOV (KIRA VAN DE LAREN Z)

🏅 5th place – Raissa SOKOLENKO (CLUE GOLD)

FEI Jumping World Challenge Final 2026 is being held in Kazakhstan for the first time and stands as one of the largest international events in the history of the country’s equestrian sport.