Shanghai (CHN): A beautiful horse statue unveiled in Shanghai to commemorate LGCT’s landmark event

15 May 2014

A incredible and beautiful jumping horse statue has been unveiled at the official launch of the landmark Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai event, to be held from the 6-8 June. This imposing artwork, created by Mr. Xu Weina and Mr. Lu Jiawei, will be displayed in the buzzing Hongkong Plaza – the most popular shopping street in central Shanghai – before being moved to the show venue for the duration of this historic event.

“Equestrian sport has been popular in Europe and the United States for over one hundred years,” said Mr. Li Yuyi, Director of the Shanghai Administration of Sports. “The five-star Longines Global Champions Tour series is the highest level show jumping event throughout the FEI events. It has been hosted successively by London, Cannes, Lausanne, Vienna, Monaco and other famous cities. This June, Shanghai Longines Global Champions Tour series is to be held at a landmark of Shanghai – China Art Palace. It will be the most influential and most appreciable equestrian event of the highest level ever held in China.”

The Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai Grand Prix is one of the richest of the year, with a prize pot of USD$1.1million. You can watch the action from this key round of the LGCT 2014 series live on GCT TV, Eurosport, Equidia Life and ClassHorseTV or keep up-to-date by following our social media channels.

Photo: LGCT
Source: LGCT