GCL go live today! Final team presentation - ISTANBUL SULTANS.
Istanbul Sultans form a completely new team to the series for 2022 widening the international field of riders even further.
Istanbul Sultans form a completely new team to the series for 2022 widening the international field of riders even further. Turkish riders Derin Demirsoy, Omer Karaevli and Efe Siyahi will be joined by Gerrit Nieberg, André Americo de Miranda and young dutch talent Sanne Thijssen as the U25 rider.
Derin Demirsoy: Competing for Turkey: Age 27: Derin began training with Henk Nooren in April 2012. He moved his horses to Nooren Stables in Belgium, beginning his international career, and also began studying at Maastricht University in the Netherlands.
His silver medal at the 2011 European Junior Championships in Comporta, Portugal, was the first time a Turkish rider had finished on the podium at the event. Derin joins the Istanbul Sultans for the 2022 GCL season.
Omer Karaevli: Competing for Turkey: Age 44: 2022 sees Omer Karaevli make his first appearance on the GCL circuit, and for brand new team Istanbul Sultans. Hailing from Turkey, Omer rides alongside two of his compatriots, Derin Demirsoy and Efe Siyahi, as well as Gerrit Neiberg, Andre Americo de Miranda and U25 Sanne Thijssen. It's all to play for this season for this brand new team!
Efe Siyahi: Competing for Turkey: Age 34: Turkish rider Efe Siyahi has been passionate about horses from a young age, and moved to the Netherlands to begin his professional career, setting up his own base in partnership with his father. Having gained experience at international level, Efe now takes the reins in a brand new GCL team - Istanbul Sultans. This team are sure to be ones to watch with a wealth of talent and a hunger to reach the top of the podium in the 2022 season.
Gerrit Nieberg: Competing for Germany: Age 28: Gerrit is a firm fixture on the international circuit with a wealth of experience that belies his young age, including World Cup team appearances. Joining the Istanbul Sultans for the 2022 season as their U25 rider, Gerrit will be looking to kick off the season with a bang alongside his new teammates.
André Americo De Miranda: Competing for Brazil: Age 51: Brazilian international rider André debuts on the GCL circuit in 2022 for Istanbul Sultans. André brings a selection of exciting horses to the tour including Chicharito, with whom he has several wins in young horse classes, and top ten placings up to 3* level with a number of his horses. The Sultans will be an exciting team to watch for 2022!
Sanne Thijssen: Competing for the Netherlands: Age 23: U25 rider Sanne Thijssen joins the GCL circuit for the 2022 season riding for Istanbul Sultans, an exciting new team with a host of talented riders from across the globe. Sanne will be looking to bring her experience to date to help this team make their mark on a new season.
