Seoul Olympic Games - Equestrian Event -100 baisa
Issued in 1988, this stamp commemorates the Games of the XXIV Olympiad held in Seoul, South Korea. The design features an equestrian event, one of the traditional Olympic disciplines that showcases the partnership between horse and rider in competitions requiring precision, skill, discipline, and athletic excellence. The Seoul Olympics brought together athletes from around the world in a celebration of international friendship and peaceful competition.
By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Sultanate of Oman joined the worldwide observance of the 1988 Olympic Games and highlighted the importance of sport in promoting international understanding and cooperation. The issue celebrated athletic achievement and reflected Oman's support for the Olympic ideals of excellence, friendship, and fair play, while also recognizing the historical significance of equestrian sports within many cultures, including those of the Arabian Peninsula.
By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Sultanate of Oman joined the worldwide observance of the 1988 Olympic Games and highlighted the importance of sport in promoting international understanding and cooperation. The issue celebrated athletic achievement and reflected Oman's support for the Olympic ideals of excellence, friendship, and fair play, while also recognizing the historical significance of equestrian sports within many cultures, including those of the Arabian Peninsula.