As the countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games narrows to just over two weeks until the Opening Ceremony being on the evening of Friday, July 26, along the river Seine, the definite entries have been announced!
In Jumping, 35 nations will compete, including 20 teams. Reigning Olympic Champion, Ben Maher will be present in an attempt to prolong his title, as is the Swedish team who won team gold in Tokyo 2020.
The Paris 2024 Games will see a total of 49 nations competing over 11 days, with 200 athlete-and-horse combinations and 51 reserves. The three-member team format, introduced in Tokyo 2020, adds a layer of intensity, emphasizing the significance of each individual performance and allowing more countries to participate.
The following nations are competing: Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Great Britain, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Syria, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States of America and Venezuela.
The upcoming Games are set to showcase extraordinary talent and competition. Historically, equestrian events have seen remarkable achievements, such as Canada’s Ian Millar, who holds the record for most Olympic appearances in any sport.
Full list of entries - Jumping
Other entries
Source: FEI (edited)