Riyadh:The elite and professional category rounds of the Melwah Racing continued at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026, held at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham. This event is organized by the National Center for Falcons.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the competition saw the opening round for the three-quarter Gyr chick category, where falcon "707" secured first place, followed by "117" in second, and "299" in third.
The second round for the Hurr chick category crowned falcon "64" as the winner, with "Al-Nashmi" and "38" finishing second and third, respectively. The competitions for elites and professionals are set to conclude today with two rounds for the Gyr Shaheen chick and Gyr Taba' chick categories.
Only falcons acquired from the International Falcon Breeders Auction are eligible to participate. The total prize pool for this year's 12 rounds is SAR723,000, allocated equally between six rounds for owners and amateurs and six for professionals and elites.