US EditionSyrians chase equestrian glory in sport once dominated by Assads
- Syrian equestrian sport near Damascus, once controlled by Assad family members like Sham, is seeing renewed interest in 2025.
- The Assads' dominance stemmed from Bassel in the 1990s and his family retaining privileges until Bashar al-Assad's overthrow in December 2024.
- Key figures like Munana Shaker were banned from competing under Assad rule, while new riders train using horses formerly reserved for the Assads.
- A 25-year-old rider said results used to be predetermined favoring those close to government but now can aim for first place with new horses.
- This shift suggests growing accessibility and competitiveness in Syrian equestrian sports after decades of elite restriction linked to the Assad family.
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Syrians chase equestrian glory in sport once dominated by Assads
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.
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