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Victory Cup in equestrian sports will open the SPIEF 2025 sports games

Victory Cup in equestrian sports will open the SPIEF 2025 sports games

As part of the sports games of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2025, stages of the Victory Cup equestrian tournament will be held. This year, the Roscongress Foundation decided to expand its support and include dressage and triathlon in the programme, in addition to show jumping.

"The year 2025 has been declared the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland by Russian President Vladimir Putin. It also marks the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. As a tribute to the feat of arms of the Soviet people, the Victory Cup, a multi-stage tournament that promotes equestrian sport and preserves the memory of the heroes of that era for the younger generation, will be held. This is the first event to open the SPIEF 2025 sports games, and it carries a special meaning. The Cavalry Army played a significant role during the war years, and today, by honouring its legacy, we unite athletes, spectators and tournament partners around the idea of victory, honour and nobility," said Mikhail Degtyarev, Minister of Sport of Russia.

The Victory Cup in all disciplines will consist of more than 50 stages, uniting athletes from different regions and countries by the common idea of fair, uncompromising, but noble sporting struggle. The tournament will allow each participant not only to demonstrate their skills, but also to contribute to the development of equestrian sport in their region and country.

"One of the main objectives of the Roscongress Foundation as a socially oriented non-financial development institution is to draw attention to the development of equestrian sport in Russia, its promotion and support of athletes. The Foundation already supports more than 12 sports, including equestrian competitions. Together with our partners, our task is not only to increase human capital in this industry, but also to draw the attention of the government and the business community to the difficulties faced by market players," emphasized Irina Zhiltsova, Deputy CEO of the Roscongress Foundation.

The final competition will be the culmination of the tournament, bringing together the strongest riders and the best horses. The winners and runners-up will be awarded significant cash prizes as well as commemorative trophies.

The Victory Cup finals will be held in three stages:

  • Dressage: 30 April to 1 May 2025;
  • Show jumping: 7 to 11 May 2025;
  • Triathlon: 15 to 18 May 2025.

The operator of the SPIEF sports games is RC Sport, the sports platform of the Roscongress Foundation.

The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2025 will be held from 18 to 21 June.

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