Cecilia Bergåkra Short-Listed for Swedish World Championship Team

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Swedish dressage rider Cecilia Bergåkra, a NorCordia partner based at Randbøl Dressage Academy in Denmark, has been named on Sweden's short list for the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen following an impressive four-star and Nations Cup debut at CDIO Hagen in Germany.

In Hagen, Bergåkra and her 15-year-old mare My Friend helped Sweden finish fourth in the FEI Dressage Nations Cup, posted a new international Grand Prix personal best of 69.543%, and finished seventh in the Grand Prix Freestyle on 74.620%.

Senior Championship Focus

The result came during an important phase of the season for Bergåkra, who is currently ranked number one on the FEI U25 Dressage World Ranking. Despite being one of the favourites for the European Under 25 Championship, she chose to focus on senior Grand Prix sport this summer with the goal of earning a place on Sweden's team for the FEI World Championships in Aachen.

Eyes on Aachen

The performances in Hagen came during an important phase of the season for Bergåkra, who is currently ranked number one on the FEI U25 Dressage World Ranking. Despite being eligible for and one of the favourites for the European Under 25 Championship, Bergåkra chose to focus on senior Grand Prix competition this summer in pursuit of a place on Sweden's team for the FEI World Championships in Aachen.

A Strong Nations Cup Debut

In Hagen, Bergåkra rode alongside Caroline Darcourt and Rebecca Mauléon as Sweden finished fourth behind Germany, Spain, and the United States.

"I am very pleased with our four-star and Nations Cup debut," Bergåkra said. "Everything came together just as we had hoped, and we're very pleased with the result. We are getting closer to those long-awaited 70 percent scores that I know we have in us."

World Championship Short List

Bergåkra described the World Championship short-listing as one of the biggest milestones of her career so far.

"Being named on the short list for the World Championships feels almost unreal," she said. "Just to be selected alongside so many accomplished riders and horses is a huge milestone for us."

She also reflected on her long partnership with My Friend. "To have reached this point together after seven years, from the young horse classes to international senior Grand Prix, means a great deal. I'm incredibly grateful for the trust in us and very excited about what lies ahead," said Cecilia.

Another Milestone in 2026

The World Championship short-listing marks another major milestone in an already impressive 2026 season for Bergåkra and My Friend. Earlier this year, the pair claimed bronze at the Swedish Senior Championships and made history when Bergåkra became the first Swedish rider to top the FEI U25 Dressage World Ranking.

The Swedish team for the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen will be announced on 10 July.