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Equestrian Usman Khan to compete in qualification round to retain Olympics spot

Melbourne-based Pakistani horse rider Usman Khan will be looking to retain his hard-earned Tokyo Olympics spot by obtaining Minimum Eligibility Requirement (MER) at this week's qualification round in Sydney.

An award-winning spatial analyst and athlete, Usman Khan is a self-made athlete, having worked strenuously and spent huge money from his own pocket to gain the honour for the country.

Melbourne-based Pakistani horse rider Usman Khan will be looking to retain his hard-earned Tokyo Olympics spot by obtaining Minimum Eligibility Requirement (MER) at this week's qualification round in Sydney.

The Sydney International Three Day Event is Australia's oldest event is commencing today (Friday) at International Equestrian Centre, Horsley Park Sydney, New South Wales.

"I'll be trying my best to meet the MER. But right now I can't comment until it is finished [qualifying round]. I need my nation's prayers," Usman told APP on phone from Sydney.

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