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2011 Sultan Mizan Cup
 Champion Wipawan Pawitayalarp from Thailand, His Majesty and YB Dato’ Haji Mazlan Ngah |
 Chief Minister and His Majesty |
 – 3rd place winner and YB Dato’ Haji Mazlan Ngah |
 from Thailand, and YB Dato’ Haji Mazlan Ngah |
from RTES and YB Dato’ Haji Mazlan Ngah |
 while his rider Mohammad Fuad Hashim (2nd place winner) looks on |
Thai Wipawan Wins Sultan Mizan Cup CEI 2* Endurance Challenge
Setiu, 9 October 2011 – Coming in first place at the Sultan Mizan Cup 2011, Wipawan Pawitayalarp of Thailand rode home with USD20,000 in her pocket and an AmaSwiss watch worth USD17,200 on her wrist. Wipawan astride Mulawa Angelus completed the 120 km track in 6:17:43 with an average speed of 19.06 km per hour.
Next to finished in good condition was M. Marlon and Mohammad Fuad Hashim from the State of Terengganu Endurance Team (STET) who clock a time of 6:29:17 riding at an average speed of 18.5 km per hour. He received a tidy sum of USD14,000 as the second place winner. In third place was Zelma Lotter from South Africa riding for TMKN Equestrian on board Nashaar, who won USD10,000 after having completed in a time of 7:02:35 with an average speed of 17.04 km per hour.
Completing the ride in 7:38:30 on Shardell Gazalan, Warit Khuntarhporn from Thailand rode into fourth place at an average speed of 15.7 km per hour. Mohd Sulaiman Muda of Royal Terengganu Endurance Stable mounted on Jakim Murphy came in fifth, clocking 8:15:15 and an average speed of 14.54 km per hour. Warit and Sulaiman received prizemoney of USD6,000 and USD4,000 respectively.
The much coveted Best Conditioned Horse Award went to M. Marlon ridden by second place winner Mohammad Fuad Hashim, who won additional prizemoney of USD6,000.
The prizemoney for the 2011 Sultan Mizan Cup has been doubled that of last year. The Honourable Dato’ Seri Hj Ahmad Said, Chief Minister of Terengganu presented prizes to the fifth, fourth, third and second place winners while His Majesty, the King of Malaysia, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin did the honours for the Champion of 2011 Sultan Mizan Cup as well as the winner of the Best Conditioned Horse Award.
The Honourable Chief Minister of Terengganu said, “Our vision is to make the Sultan Mizan Cup the region’s premier event and Terengganu the regional hub for the sport of endurance.”
Riders who completed the Sultan Mizan Cup International Endurance Challenge successfully each received an award of USD6,000 and a buckle, a tradition of the sport of endurance. They were Nik Sabarudin Nik Daud, Mohd Nizan Muda, Muhamad Adhwa Embong, Syarifuddin Shamsul Anuar, Mohd Halim Abd Rahim and Mohd Afendi Mohd Rafi.
His Majesty Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin riding RTES Smith, a 9-year-old gelding, was among the 53 Malaysian riders from teams across Malaysia. The other riders were from Australia, Chile, Slovakia, France, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand.
Ian Williams, FEI Director of Endurance said, “I witnessed yet another superb competition. The ride was very tough for both the riders and horses. I must say it is a world-class event. The officials and support crew did a fantastic job. It is not easy to run an endurance ride in conditions like you have in Terengganu.
“The FEI really looks forward to the further development of the sport in Malaysia, particularly development of youth.”
Williams also remarked that the facilities at Terengganu International Endurance Park are first-class and that it is one of the top three endurance villages in the world.
Jointly organised by the Terengganu State Government and the Royal Terengganu Endurance Stable, the 2011 Sultan Mizan Cup was held from 7-9 October at the Terengganu International Endurance Park.
Sponsors of the Sultan Mizan Cup 2011 include Sime Darby Berhad, Norlan United & Carriage Sdn Bhd, AmaSwiss, Public Bank Berhad, Syarikat Air Terengganu Sdn Bhd, Mitavite Asia Sdn Bhd and Ari Usaha Murni Sdn Bhd.
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Terengganu To Enhance Sultan Mizan Cup Endurance Challenge Next Year
Bernama.com.myOctober 9 2011
SETIU, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The state government will ensure the Sultan Mizan Cup Endurance Challenge 2012 will be a more exciting affair offering bigger prize money next year to attract more local and foreign riders.
State Youth and Sports committee chairman Rozi Mamat said that more international riders would be invited to participate in the tournament next year.
"Therefore, we will enhance the tournament to be more exciting and better in future. The state had set aside a bigger allocation for prizes this year," he told reporters after the Sultan Mizan Cup Endurance Challenge 2011 prize-giving ceremony here Sunday.
Also present was the World Endurance Equestrian Championship (FEI) director Ian Williams.
Williams said that the challenge could be expanded across Asia since Terengganu has a strategic venue that was suitable for high-level tournaments.
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Thai Rider Wins Sultan Mizan Cup 2011
Bernama.comOctober 9 2011
SETIU (Terengganu), Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Wipawan Pawitayalarp of Thailand rode home first to pocket RM63,000 cash and an AmaSwiss watch worth RM54,000 at the Sultan Mizan Cup 2011.
He completed the 120km track astride Mulawa Angelus in 6:17:43 with an average speed of 19.06km per hour. This is the third time Wipawan, 35, has competed in the endurance challenge formerly known as the Sultan's Cup Terengganu Endurance Challenge.
Mohammad Fuad Hashim from the State of Terengganu Endurance Team (STET), riding M Marlon, finished next on 6:29:17, and received RM44,000 as the second-placed winner.
M Marlon won the Best Conditioned Horse Award, and for that, Mohd Fuad received an additional prize money of RM18,000.
In third place was Zelma Lotter on board Nashaar, winning RM32,000 after having completed in a time of 7:02:35.
Completing the ride on 7:38:30 astride Shardell Galazan, Warit Khuntarhporn rode in fourth while Mohd Sulaiman Muda on Jakim Murphy came in fifth, clocking 8:15:15. The fourth prize winner took home RM19,000 and fifth, RM13,000.
A total of 11 riders who completed the 120km race were awarded a sum of RM6,000 and a buckle, a tradition of the sport of endurance.
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin, riding RTES Smith, a nine year-old gelding, was among the 53 Malaysian riders from teams across Malaysia.
The other riders were from France, Australia, Slovakia, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand.
Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Nur Zahirah and Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Said were present at the prize-giving ceremony today.
Jointly organised by the Terengganu government and the Royal Terengganu Endurance Stable, the Sultan Mizan Cup 2011 was held from Friday to today at the Terengganu International Endurance Park (TIEP) in Lembah Bidong here.
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2011 Sultan Mizan Cup Brings Together Sports and Entertainment All In One
The three-day event will kick off on 7 October 2011 at Terengganu International Endurance Park (TIEP), Lembah Bidong, bringing the public a fun-filling carnival and concert by local artistes
KUALA LUMPUR, October 4 - Sultan Mizan Cup formerly known as Terengganu Sultan Cup Endurance Challenge is a world-class event that has always been more than just a sport of endurance for horse lovers. It brings together sports and entertainment in a single venue catering to people from all walks of life.
This year, Sultan Mizan Cup is back again with more fun-filled activities and a series of entertaining events at the Carnival on 7 to 8 October 2011 that is meant for the whole family. Among the activities scheduled are model horse colouring competition by secondary students, Pony Club Mounted Games Challenge, colouring contests for kids, face painting, coral and marine life exhibition, carriage rides, food and game stalls, street soccer tournament and many others.
The public should be on the lookout at this event for the model horse colouring competition. The horse model made from fibre glass is as big as the real-life horse. The students will have to create a piece of art reflecting the theme of the event – the exquisite and beautiful corals of Terengganu.
The carnival is specially designed for the whole family, and kids will get to enjoy the fun offered by the many activities. Both children and adults will have their share of excitement as they watch Pony Clubbers from Terengganu face-off each other in teams to win the Pony Club Mounted Games Challenge which will be held over 7 and 8 October.
The street soccer tournament, also held over two days, will see footballers under 18 years old competing on Friday, 7 October, and the open category will be on Saturday, 8 October. Winners from both categories will be awarded with cash prizes. Advance registration is required for all those who are interested in joining this fun and healthy tournament.
Set to rock Lembah Bidong with performances by popular artistes such as Faizal Tahir, Hujan, Bunkface, Shiha Mentor5, Black Mentor3, Faizal AF4 and many more. the concert this year is from 8.00 pm to 11.00 pm on 8 October.
The carnival which admission is FREE opens on 7 October from 3.00 pm to 10.00pm and 8 October 2011 from 9.00am to 10.00pm.
Sultan Mizan Cup with its new brand identity is set to cement itself as the most important event in Terengganu and the premier endurance event in the nation. It is being repositioned as a world-class premier endurance event that is important for the region.
The CEI 2* Sultan Mizan Cup run over a distance of 120 km with five phases over undulating terrain. The endurance race has a time limit of 12 hours including holding time totalling 210 minutes at the first four vet gates. The first phase is 30 km, second phase is 25 km, third phase is 20 km, fourth phase is 25 km and the fifth and final phase is 20 km.
His Majesty, Yang DiPertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin, an endurance aficionado, will be competing at the 2011 Sultan Mizan Cup.
More than 60 riders are expected to compete this year for a total prizemoney of USD68,000.00 which has been doubled since last year. The first prize is USD20,000, second is USD14.000, third is USD10,000, fourth is USD6,000 and the fifth prize is USD4,000. The winner of the Best Conditioned Horse will receive prizemoney of USD14,000. Malaysia is fielding the biggest contingent and the other riders are from Argentina, Australia, Chile, Czech Republic, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Uruguay.
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AGONG LAUNCHES SULTAN MIZAN CUP 2011
Kuala Terengganu, 19 June 2011 – The freshly rebranded Sultan Mizan Cup was launched by Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin here today.
Also present at the launch were YAB Dato’ Seri Hj Ahmad Said, Menteri Besar Terengganu, YB Dato’ Haji Mazlan bin Ngah, Terengganu State Secretary and Co-Chairman, Sultan Mizan Cup Organising Committee and YB Haji Rozi bin Mamat, Terengganu’s Exco for Youth and Sports and Co-Chairman, Sultan Mizan Cup Organising Committee.
Sultan Mizan Cup, formerly known as Sultan’s Cup Terengganu Endurance Challenge, adopts a brand new image this year with its new name and logo.
YAB Dato’ Seri Hj Ahmad Said explained that the state government wants to create a new brand identity for the event, branding the Sultan Mizan Cup THE most important event in Terengganu, and one of the top events in the country. Secondly, the name change is to reposition and profile the Sultan Mizan Cup as truly international and a world-class premier endurance event that is important for the region. Most importantly, it is to reflect Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong’s passion for the sport and his personal involvement in the event, which is his brainchild established to promote sports tourism in Terengganu.
The organisers are expecting 90 riders from 15 countries to compete at the 120 km CEI 2* Sultan Mizan Cup. Riders have been invited from Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Chile, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Qatar, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, UAE, USA and Uruguay
In tandem with its growth and development, the Sultan Mizan Cup takes on a fresh look this year with more exciting activities and attractions.
Co-Chairman, Sultan Mizan Cup Organising Committee, YB Haji Rozi bin Mamat, said, “To grow and develop the event we need to create a stronger appeal to a wider audience, to encourage more people, particularly the young, to participate in the sport of endurance. To this end, we have planned activities to draw more visitors to the Sultan Mizan Cup. Included in the programme line-up are: a treasure hunt from Kuala Lumpur to Terengganu
International Endurance Park (TIEP), a horse parade in Kuala Terengganu and a live-size model horse painting competition for schools; and the Sultan Mizan Cup Carnival at TIEP will feature Pony Club Mounted Games Challenge, a gig night, a concert and fun and games for the family.”
Keeping in line with its development plan, the Sultan Mizan Cup will include an educational programme to help develop human capital in Terenggganu.
YAB Dato’ Seri Hj Ahmad Said informed, “Through the event, we would like to further develop the skills of the people of Terengganu to provide support for endurance events. This year we are organising the Sultan Mizan FEI Level I and II Course for International Candidate Judges, International Judges, Veterinarians and Technical Delegates. This will create a pool of skilled personnel for the sport of endurance in Terengganu.
“To further help build human capital in the state of Terengganu, we are organising an entrepreneurial development programme called Sultan Mizan Cup Gives Back. The objective of this programme is to develop the skill sets of SMEs in Terengganu, to equip SMEs with skills in basic management, financial management, marketing and business expansion. This will in turn help the business sector of Terengganu grow which will have an impact of the state’s economy.”
Following the launch of the Sultan Mizan Cup, prizes were presented by Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin and YAB Dato’ Seri Hj Ahmad Said to the winners of the Malaysia-Thailand Open Endurance Challenge Trophy 2011.
The annual endurance challenge, the newly rebranded Sultan Mizan Cup, is organised jointly by the Terengganu State Government and Royal Terengganu Endurance Stables and will be held at Terengganu International Endurance Park, Lembah Bidong, Setiu, Terengganu from October 7 to 9, 2011.