On Saturday, January 29, 2022, the Royal Commission for Al-Ula Governorate, in cooperation with the Saudi Equestrian Federation, will organize the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup for Endurance and Endurance 2022, and the Richard Mille Al-Ula Desert Polo Championship. Will compete for contestants in the third edition of the race for more than 15 million Saudi riyals (4.2 million US dollars) of cash and in-kind prizes, which is one of the most expensive tournaments capacity and endurance in the world, within the activities of the winter season Tantura, which takes place during the period from 21 December to 30 From the month of March.

The two-star, 120km race will take eight hours over four stages through the desert and mountains of AlUla, and competitors will have to overcome all stages of the race. The winner is considered the first to reach the finish line, and his horse is in good condition, according to the result of the medical examination.

It is noteworthy that this year’s race will witness the participation of a group of the best knights around the world, numbering 200 knights.

The polo championship will be held in the desert for the first time in the world, and will be organized by the authority in cooperation with the Saudi Polo Federation from February 11-12, 2022, as part of the activities of the third season of the Winter at Tantora season.