Saudi Arabia secured its first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games, winning the top prize in team show jumping, in a result reported on October 1, 2026.
The winning squad was made up of four riders: Ramzy Al-Duhami, Khaled Almobty, Abdulrahman Alrajhi, and Saad Al-Ajmi. Their combined performance in the team event delivered the Kingdom's opening gold of the Games.
Show jumping has long been one of Saudi Arabia's strongest equestrian disciplines, and this team result adds to a growing record of podium finishes for the country's riders on the continental and international stage.
For the local community, the achievement is a point of national pride and a boost for equestrian sport across the Kingdom. It reflects continued investment in athletics and sporting talent, in line with wider national efforts to raise Saudi Arabia's profile in competitive sport.
The gold sets an encouraging tone for the rest of the Saudi delegation's campaign at the Games, with athletes competing across a range of events.
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