Syrians chase equestrian glory in sport once dominated by Assads
Monday, May 19th 2025, 2:43:37 am
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For weeks, Ziad Abu al-Dahab has been training for gold at an equestrian tournament near Damascus -- in a sport once dominated by Syria's Assad family and their inner circle.Abu al-Dahab said those close to the family had European horses, which far outperformed the local ones of other competitors.
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