Ahmad Hamcho

Ahmad Saber Hamcho (Arabic: أحمد صابر حمشو; born 25 November 1992) is a Syrian equestrian who competed in individual jumping at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[1] He was the first Syrian to participate in Olympic equestrian events. In December 2019, he qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.[2] He won two gold medals at the 2022 Mediterranean Games.[3]

Ahmad Hamcho
Hamcho in Paris, 2014
Personal information
Native nameأحمد صابر حمشو
Full nameAhmad Saber Hamcho
Born (1992-11-25) 25 November 1992
Damascus, Syria[1]
Height168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Weight72 kg (159 lb)
Sport
SportHorse riding
Event(s)Show jumping
Medal record
Representing  Syria
Mediterranean Games
Gold medal – first place2022 OranIndividual jumping
Gold medal – first place2022 OranTeam jumping

Personal life

Hamcho declared his strong support for Bashar al-Assad during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.[4] He is a relative of Mohammad Hamcho who is included in the list of individuals sanctioned by the European Union and United States in 2011.[5]

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ahmad Hamcho". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020.
  2. "Le chevalier Hamcho se qualifie aux Jeux Olympiques de Tokyo 2020". SANA (in French). 30 December 2019.
  3. "Oran 2022 Results - Sport - EQU". results.oran2022.dz. 15 November 2022. Archived from the original on 4 July 2022. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
  4. "Syrian Olympics athlete declares steadfast support for Bashar al-Assad". The Telegraph. 25 June 2012.
  5. "Mohammed Hamsho: "Corruption" With Multiple Bodies, But One Head". enabbaladi.net. 13 September 2018.

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