Second Leg of Races Among Privately-Owned
Camels Concludes in Barka
Barka, 15 October 2026 (ONA) — The
second leg of races of privately-owned camels (2026/2027 season) concluded at Al
Fulaij racecourse in the Wilayat of Barka today.
Organized by Oman Camel Racing
Federation, the event featured competitions among camel categories/segments of Jidaa (aged 4 to 5 years), Thanaya (aged 5 to 6 years), Hawl (female camels aged 6 years or
more) and Zamool (male camels aged 6 years or more).
The final day’s programme consisted
of 14 races, 6 of which were dedicated to Jidaa segment (which contested a
distance of 5 km), while 3 races were contested by the Thanaya segment (which
competed in a 6-km run) and 4 races (6 km each) were dedicated to the Hawl and
Zamoul segments.
— Ends/Bishara
