Virginie Coupérie Eiffel, deeply connected to the equestrian world since birth, presides over the 12th edition of the Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping. The event, held from June 19-21 on the Champ-de-Mars, features amateur, young, and experienced riders.
A recent international equestrian event in Taiwan sparked controversy as the Taiwanese team competed under the name "Chinese Taipei." The Taiwan International Equestrian Exchange Association stated this was to align with FEI (International Federation for Equestrian Sports) standards and the "Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee model." The association also apologized for mistakenly listing the Japanese team as "Japanese" instead of "Japan." The Taoyuan City Government, a guiding unit for the event, announced it would withdraw its subsidy and no longer serve as a guiding unit due to the naming issue and the Japanese team's misnomer.
Taiwanese netizens criticized the 'Chinese Taipei' designation for the national team at an international equestrian event held in Taiwan. The organizing association cited FEI regulations and the 'Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee model' for the name, aiming for inclusion in FEI series events. A separate error misnaming the Japanese team as 'Japanese' instead of 'Japan' also drew apologies.
Netizens expressed anger over Taiwan's team using the 'Chinese Taipei' designation and Japan's team using 'Japanese' instead of 'Japan' at an international equestrian event hosted in Taiwan. Critics questioned the self-imposed "Olympics model" and perceived national humiliation.
The 2026 China Equestrian Show Jumping Championship Cup (Handan Station) commenced on May 23rd, co-hosted by the China Equestrian Association and the Handan Municipal People's Government. Over 200 horse-rider combinations from more than 30 clubs across China are competing.
