Panthers on the Prowl: Paris’ Home Team Returns to the Eiffel Tower

This week, the Paris Panthers are back on home turf as the Longines Global Champions Tour lands in the heart of the French capital for the Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping. Set beneath the iconic Eiffel Tower, this high-octane stage marks a key moment in the 2025 season - and the Panthers are ready to rise to the occasion.

With a 2025 squad built for the future, the Paris Panthers are taking a bold and strategic approach. Led by team manager Luiz Felipe Cortizo Gonçalves de Azevedo Filho, the team has leaned into long-term vision over short-term gains - offering valuable ring time and experience to young, talented riders and horses alike. The goal? Sustainable growth, season by season.

The full Paris Panthers squad for 2025 includes:

• Luiz Felipe Cortizo Gonçalves de Azevedo Filho
• Luiz Felipe Neto De Azevedo
• Alexa Ferrer
• Guido Grimaldi
• Mariana Frauches Chaves
• Clara Pezzoli

This week, it’s the pairing of Luiz Felipe Neto De Azevedo and Alexa Ferrer flying the flag for the home team. Both riders bring energy, precision, and a fearless attitude to the arena - and their synergy could prove pivotal in front of the passionate Paris crowd. With Alexa stepping into the ring alongside Luiz Felipe, this combination brings a blend of local flair and sharp focus.

Fast, fearless, and full of potential, this is a team built not just to compete - but to evolve. From bold newcomers to strategic leadership, the Paris Panthers are here to challenge expectations and put their city at the centre of the championship conversation

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