First Pakistani horse-rider impresses in World Endurance Championship

Anzac Mehmood, the first Pakistani in the history of the World Endurance Championship, showed his brilliant grip over horses at the Euston Park of the Duke of Grafton.

Basically hailing from Jhelum, Punjab, Mehmood represented the country on his own at the grand competition. As many as 147 horse and riders combinations belonging to 38 countries took part in the 160 kilometer race.

While speaking to a daily, the Pakistani rider expressed disappointment saying that the horse failed to complete the race after initially showing so much performance.

He, however, expressed pleasure that his other horse won the race for Team Great Britain.

Read more: News Pakistan

Japanese equestrian qualifies for the London Olympics at age 70

Japanese equestrian Hiroshi Hoketsu qualified for the London Olympics at age 70, although it's not yet clear if he will actually compete.

The oldest Olympian in history is Swedish shooter Oscar Swahn. He won a silver medal at the 1920 Antwerp Olympics at 72, his sixth medal in three games.

Hoketsu qualified by winning an international dressage meet in France on Thursday. Japanese equestrian officials said Sunday an announcement will be made soon on whether he will ride in London. Hoketsu will turn 71 on March 28.

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