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| Mohd Qabil Ambak Muhamad Fathil is set to be the first Malaysian equestrian to compete in the Olympics |
Qabil Ambak set to be first Malaysian equestrian at the Olympics
BERNAMA
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 -- It’s confirmed. Mohd Qabil Ambak Muhamad Fathil is set to be the first Malaysian equestrian to compete in the Olympics.
One of the two riders who had qualified for the Tokyo Olympics via Group G of the qualifying tournament for the South-East Asia and Oceania zone in 2019 withdrew recently and Qabil has been named as the replacement in the dressage event.
Equestrian Association of Malaysia (EAM) president Syed Omar Syed Abu Bakar AlMohdzar congratulated the 41-year-old Qabil by posting a message on the association’s Facebook page today.
“This is not only a milestone for the national sport, but for our country as it is the first time a Malaysian is represented in equestrian events at the Olympic Games. The Olympics provides us with a special occasion to unite in so many ways, especially given the global challenges faced amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
“By being part of the Malaysian Olympic squad, Qabil Ambak is a role model for the equestrian sport and for all Malaysians. We wish him the greatest success and look forward to cheering him on,” Syed Omar said.
The Kuala Lumpur-born Qabil was also the first Malaysian to compete at the World Cup Finals in 2003, besides being a multiple Asian and SEA Games medallist, including a silver in the individual dressage event at the 2018 Asian Games.
The Tokyo Olympics are scheduled to begin on July 23.
