The FEI is under pressure to reinstate the 2021 European show jumping championships, amid a backlash from stakeholders who feel cancellation was premature.

The European Equestrian Federation (EEF) wants all avenues exhausted, bearing the importance of these continental championships to the sport. If there is similar demand from eventing, dressage and para 2021 – also cancelled by the FEI in reaction to the Covid-19 pandemic- the EEF will take any new proposals forward too.

The FEI originally decided to sacrifice the 2021 Europeans in Olympic disciplines, in order to throw all support behind the deferred Tokyo Games. The FEI said the revised Tokyo dates were too close and that while some countries would be able to mount strong teams for both events, this would create an unlevel playing field. The FEI also resolved not to re-open bidding to new organisers or dates.

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