Female Camel Racing Series C1 Championship in Dubai - in pictures

The final event of the 2022/2023 season, held at the Al Marmoom track, attracted enthusiasts from across the Gulf

Obaid bin Subaih Al Falasi, right, owner of the camels at the Arabian Desert Camel Riding Centre for women, with first-placed Judy Richards of New Zealand, centre, runner-up Jana Schmiedel from Germany, third right, and third placed Coralie Viroulaud from France, third left, after the final of the Female Camel Racing Series C1 Championship season 2022-2023 at Al Marmoom Camel Racing Track in Dubai. The race is hosted by the ADCRC, which was founded by Linda Krockenberger of Germany. Photo: EPA

The final race of the Female Camel Racing Series C1 Championship season 2022-2023 at Al Marmoom Camel Racing Track gets under way.

Participants prepare for the final race of the Female Camel Racing Series C1 Championship season 2022-2023 at Al Marmoom.

The final race at Al Marmoom gets under way.

Camel and rider in the final race of the Female Camel Racing Series C1 Championship season 2022-2023.

Arabian Desert Camel Riding Centre founder Linda Krockenberger with competitors and their mounts at Al Marmoom Camel Racing Track in Dubai.

The season's winner Judy Richards of New Zealand celebrates after the final race.

A camel cools down after the final race of the Female Camel Racing Series C1 Championship season 2022-2023 at the Al Marmoom Camel Racing Track.

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