Kazakhstan is set to host three major FEI events in 2026 — a World Cup stage, the FEI World Cup Challenge Final, and the Eurasian League Final in 2026, El.kz reports.

This decision was made during the General Assembly of the Fédération Equestre Internationale in Hong Kong which brought together delegations from 87 national federations representing 132 member countries. Kazakhstan was traditionally represented by its national delegation.

“Securing the right to host a World Cup stage, the FEI World Cup Final, and a qualifying tournament for the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen is a major milestone for our industry. Now our athletes can earn international points at home. For young riders, it’s a chance to qualify for the FEI World Cup Final. The key is to ensure a high level of organization and use this opportunity to prepare our athletes,” Sergey Buikevich, Advisor to the President of the Kazakhstan Equestrian Federation emphasized.

During the Assembly, the Kazakh delegation participated in discussions on updated rules for show jumping and dressage, reforms of Olympic and FEI World Championship qualification formats, as well as issues of athlete safety, digital veterinary passports, and the federation’s new governance model based on transparency and professionalism.

FEI President Ingmar De Vos, who has led the organization for the past 12 years, noted that hosting FEI competitions in Kazakhstan aligns perfectly with the federation’s strategy to expand the global reach of equestrian tournaments and engage new countries in the international sports calendar.

Additionally, Kazakhstan presented projects on developing coach education and athlete training systems. The FEI and Olympic Solidarity supported the initiative to launch a Coaching System program and a pilot project for international certification.

The Assembly concluded with the Longines FEI Awards ceremony, honoring the best athletes, coaches, and organizers of the year.