Ahmad Hamcho

Ahmad Saber Hamcho (Arabic: أحمد صابر حمشو‎; born 25 November 1992) is a Syrian equestrian who competed in individual jumping at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[1] He was the first Syrian to participate in Olympic equestrian events. In December 2019, he qualified to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.[2]

Ahmad Saber Hamcho
Ahmad Saber Hamcho in Paris (2014)
Personal information
Born (1992-11-25) 25 November 1992
Damascus, Syria[1]
Height168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Weight72 kg (159 lb)
Sport
SportHorse riding
Event(s)Show jumping

Personal life

Hamcho declared his strong support for Bashar al-Assad during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.[3] He is a relative to Mohammad Hamcho who is included in the list of individuals sanctioned by the European Union and United States in 2011.[4]

gollark: Inasmuch as it won't actually change your behaviour, yes.
gollark: Well, four maybe.
gollark: Oh no, imagine if the issue which will be read by three people isn't under my name. People might have to read the link to find the original source.
gollark: …
gollark: And yet.

References
  1. Ahmad Hamcho. sports-reference.com
  2. "Le chevalier Hamcho se qualifie aux Jeux Olympiques de Tokyo 2020". SANA (in French). 30 December 2019.
  3. "Syrian Olympics athlete declares steadfast support for Bashar al-Assad". The Telegraph. 25 June 2012.
  4. "Mohammed Hamsho: "Corruption" With Multiple Bodies, But One Head". enabbaladi.net. 13 September 2018.
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