Gathering at Al Bashayer and Al Falij

The Omani Camel Racing Federation launched an exciting regional competition today. The second leg of the local camel races officially began this morning. Camel owners and trainers from across Oman traveled to participate. The thrilling events took place at two major national racecourses. Competitors gathered eagerly at the Al Bashayer field in Adam and the Al Falij field in Barka.

Racing at the Al Bashayer Track

The first day of racing at Al Bashayer featured intense competition. The track hosted 710 camels competing in 18 separate races. These initial rounds focused entirely on the Al-Hajaij category. The agile animals sprinted across a challenging three-kilometer distance. Fans cheered loudly from the stands as the camels crossed the finish line.

Celebrating the Morning Victories

Several impressive camels secured first-place victories during the morning sessions. Rashid bin Ali Al-Ghilani watched his camel, Ma’za, win the opening race. Saeed bin Hamid Al-Harsousi celebrated a victory with his camel, Nawdha. Other notable winners included camels owned by Nasser Al-Harthi and Ali Al-Wahibi. The owners take immense pride in training these spectacular racing animals.

Competing at the Al Falij Field

Meanwhile, the Al Falij field hosted its own thrilling Al-Hajaij races. The animals here competed over a slightly longer five-kilometer distance. Khamis bin Saeed Al-Zar’i won the very first round with his camel, Al-Ghazil. Ibrahim bin Abdullah Al-Junaibi took first place in the second round with Muthira. The day concluded with Hamdan bin Ali Al-Wahibi winning the final eighteenth round.

Looking Ahead to Future Races

The second stage of the competitions will continue tomorrow morning. Organizers planned 12 new races specifically for the Al-Laqaya category. The exciting tournament will officially conclude this coming Thursday. The final day will feature thrilling races for the Al-Ida’a and Al-Zamoul categories. The federation works hard to preserve this beloved traditional sport.

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