Crown Prince Camel Festival launches 'Laqaya' category with prizes over 10 million riyals
The 'Laqaya' category, the second age group in the 8th Crown Prince Camel Festival, begins Sunday at Taif’s historic camel racing track.
The 8th Crown Prince Camel Festival, set to commence Sunday at Taif's historic camel racing track, now features the Laqaya category, the second age group, with a grand total of 10.85 million riyals (SAR) in prize money spread across three days. This age group comprises 64 races, each spanning 4 kilometers, totalling 256 kilometers of racing over the three-day event.
Organized by the Saudi Camel Federation under the patronage of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, the festival will run until September 13, boasting a total prize pool exceeding 50 million riyals. The Laqaya category will culminate with six final races and a combined prize of 5.7 million riyals. The Bakar - Open winner will claim 500,000 riyals, while the Qadaan - Open winner secures 400,000 riyals.
The Bakar - General winner is awarded 700,000 riyals, and the Qadaan - General winner receives 500,000 riyals. Additionally, the Saudi Production Cups offer the Bakar - General winner 500,000 riyals and the Qadaan - General winner 400,000 riyals. The festival aims to preserve camel racing as a cherished cultural tradition and a burgeoning sports and economic sector, simultaneously bolstering tourism and commerce in Taif and elevating Saudi Arabia's global reputation in camel sports.
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