ππ€π§π ππ€π‘πππ’π€π§ Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Β Β Rabat- Following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Morocco's Royal Society of Horse Encouragement (SOREC) hosted the 8th edition of the Morocco International Meeting to commemorate the countryβs equestrianism. The event was held on November 19-20 at the Casablanca-Anfa racetrack. SOREC Managing Director Omar Skalli spoke to Morocco World News about the event. βThe first day of the Morocco International Meeting began today at the Casablanca racetrack under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI,β Skalli said. Skalli explained, that there were eight races including King Mohammed VIβs Grand Prize of English thoroughbreds, and six races for Arabian thoroughbreds. Expressing his satisfaction with the event, Skalli said, βSo far, seven races have taken place today. We are overjoyed, first and foremost for the safety of the players and jockeys, which is critical, but also for a beautiful organization, the presence of the public, and beautiful winning horses.β SORECβs managing director highlighted that the international meeting took place after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, stressing that this yearβs event brought together foreign participants, horses, jockeys, and the general public.The Morocco International Meeting (MIM) is a celebration of equestrian sports and is held annually in November by the country's national equestrian organization. MIM brings together national and foreign horses and their riders in an effort to enhance the significance of the annual meeting and support the global growth of the Moroccan racing industry. Skalli explained, βThe influence of Moroccan races is a significant challenge for SOREC, which is working to position Morocco International Meeting on a global scale.βΒ SOREC's main ambition is to shed light on Moroccoβs horse-related heritage and contribute to the development of the sector as a lever for economic and social development. Β Β https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2022/11/352489/sorec-s-international-meeting-preserving-morocco-s-equestrian-heritage Β Β Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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