Adnan Qassar Returns to Public Life

Adnan Qassar, one of the most prominent equestrian champions in Syria, returned to the arena after more than 35 years of imprisonment and torture at the hands of the former regime. His return to riding at the Central Equestrian Club in the Dimas area of Rural Damascus was a moment of reclaiming his life, which was taken from him when he was detained in 1993. He spent over twenty years in the prisons of Tadmor, Sednaya, and Adra. Qassar endured the harshest forms of torture and was later informed of fabricated charges after years of imprisonment before being released in 2014 under a presidential amnesty. During his participation in an official competition, he affirmed that his return was a message to all Syrians who have suffered injustice, and that he aspires to build a new generation of Syrian riders and to rehabilitate the sport of equestrianism. The story of Adnan Qassar highlights the sacrifices of athletes and their record of achievements, shedding light on the destruction faced by Syrian sports due to arrests and political circumstances. He emphasizes the importance of investing in youth and rebuilding a national sport based on professionalism and transparency.

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