As of this Thursday, April 20, 2023 and until Sunday the 23rd of the present month, Campo Marte receives the third date of the Longines Global Champions Tour, presented by GNP Mexico Jumping. The attendance of more than 35,000 spectators is expected there, according to the organizers of the event.
In this sense, Mexico City —specifically the Polanco area— will see 150 riders, 226 horses and 24 countries compete, in a season that began in March 2023.
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It should be noted that the capital of the country is the only venue in Latin America through which the circuit will pass, which among its calendar has dates in Madrid, Monaco, Paris, New York, Doha, Miami, London, among other cities.
In the third round of the Longines Global Champions Tour for 2023, incredible Mexico City will play host to the best combinations of show jumping horses and riders in the world.
The design of the track, whose maintenance began 12 weeks ago, was carried out by the Canadian Peter Grant. In her, Riders and riders from around the world will demonstrate their skills in an attempt to take first place.
The sports program is made up of two contests, with Mexican representatives in both cases: a CSI5* where the highest level riders participate, and a CSI2* with routes of lower height and difficulty.
During the four days of competition, fourteen tests will take place, among which two stellar moments stand out:
- Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Mexico presented by GNP Seguros at 1.60 mts. high (will take place on Sunday afternoon).
- Global Champions League, at a height of 1.60 mts. (Team competition, the two tests will take place on Friday afternoon).
Global Champions Tour Prizes
Longines Global Champions Tour, Presented by GNP Mexico Jumping, will deliver the largest prize pool of the year in Mexico thanks to the unconditional support of sponsors such as GNP Seguros, which has given its name to the event for several years, along with Longines, which sponsors the circuit globally.
Other brands also closely associated with horse riding and sporting events such as Banorte, Total Play, Mercedes-Benz, Marqués de Riscal, El Palacio de Hierro, Broxel, Azimut, Maestro Dobel and Stella Artois will once again support the event.
tane For yet another year, it will be in charge of making the trophy for the winner of the most important event of the weekend, the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Mexico presented by GNP Seguros, which will take place on Sunday afternoon.
The entry of Aeroméxico, Arzyz and Topo Chico stands out as sponsors for the first year.
This edition will have the support of the Secretary of National Defensean institution of the Mexican state that has distinguished itself in the promotion of sports and culture throughout the national territory, providing its open spaces for the consolidation of all kinds of activities, with the aim of placing Mexico as an international benchmark for various sports fairs. .
It should be mentioned that the Mexican Army and Air ForceThrough its high-performance military athletes, they have distinguished themselves in sports disciplines with a global presence, among which stand out: Modern Pentathlon, March, Tae Kwon Do, Track Cycling, Canoeing, Racquetball, among others.
An event for the whole family
According to Juan Manuel Cossio, president of the Mexican Encuestre Federation, this event will be completely family-friendly, where young and old can enjoy the art of the equestrian world.
In it Longines Global Champions Tour Presented by GNP México Jumping Visitors will be able to enjoy a wide area of activities where adults and children will be able to spend a great day.
The shopping area has more than 50 exhibitors offering equestrian products, fashion, jewelry, hats, sunglasses, riding accessories, and much more.
It will again have the Hotbook Bazaar area where handicrafts and typical Mexican products will be offered. In the restaurant area you will find a large number of food trucks where the public can enjoy the best gastronomy in the city.
For all those fans who cannot get close, all the CSI5* tests can be followed live on FOX SPORTS, the event’s official channel, and the CSI1* tests on the world’s leading OTT in the equestrian sector ClipMyHorse.TV.
Tickets can be purchased through the Boletia platform.
Global Champions calendar season 2023
- Mexico | April 20-23
- Madrid | May 12-14
- Saint Tropez | June 1-3
- Cannes | June 8-10
- Stockholm | June 16-18
- Paris | June 23 – 25
- Monaco | June 29 – July 1
- riesenbeck | July 21-23
- London | August 10-13
- Netherlands | August 18-20
- Rome | September 15-17
- New York 22-24 September
- Riyadh | October 26-28
- Prague | November 16-19
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