EUROPEAN CAMEL RACING FEDERATION

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WHERE CULTURES MEET

"CAMEL RACING IS MORE THAN A NEW PHENOMENON IN EUROPE. IT IS TRADITION, HISTORY AND CULTURE."

Gergely Muranyi
President

BE PART OF SPORTS HISTORY!

The European Camel Racing Federation (ECRF) is actively seeking partners to establish sports clubs and new national member federations across Europe. By joining us, you become part of a growing movement that connects sport, heritage, and international cooperation.

Camel racing is not only for professional athletes and jockeys. It offers opportunities for enthusiasts, organizers, and cultural ambassadors to engage with a centuries-old tradition that continues to evolve in the modern world. Beyond competition, it represents a community built on respect, shared experience, and cultural understanding.

Through involvement in camel racing, individuals and institutions can explore its heritage, contribute to its structured development in Europe, and become part of a unique sporting and cultural journey.

MODERN TRANSFORMATION

Camel racing is entering a new era. What was once rooted deeply in desert tradition has evolved into a dynamic and structured international sport. Today, it represents far more than competition, it embodies community, cultural identity, and shared ambition. Across continents, a new generation is discovering a discipline that connects heritage with modern athletic standards and global cooperation. Camel racing now stands as a meeting point of history and innovation, where tradition inspires progress and sport becomes a bridge between cultures. It is not only about speed on the track, but about belonging to a growing international movement shaped by respect, passion, and opportunity.

King's Camel Festival

In Riyadh, the King's Camel Festival saw European jockeys among the participants, adding an international flair to the event. Governor Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz of Riyadh Region presided over the ceremony, honouring winners and acknowledging sponsors. The festival, held under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, celebrated the cultural significance of camel racing and highlighted the growing participation of European enthusiasts.

Sports diplomatic meetings during the King's Camel Festival

In Riyadh, the King's Camel Festival saw European jockeys among the participants, adding an international flair to the event. Governor Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz of Riyadh Region presided over the ceremony, honouring winners and acknowledging sponsors. The festival, held under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, celebrated the cultural significance of camel racing and highlighted the growing participation of European enthusiasts.

A historic first at the Asian Youth Games

Camel Racing made its debut with the boys’ 500m sprint at the Equestrian Endurance Village, blending speed, skill, and Bahraini tradition. A stunning showcase of heritage meeting high speed, attended by His Highness Shaikh Khaled bin Hamad Al Khalifa and His Highness Prince Fahad bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, President of the International Camel Racing Federation, along with several distinguished delegates and dignitaries from across Asia.