Manama, October 13 (BNA) His Highness Sheikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Committee of the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club, chaired today the meeting of the Supreme Committee of the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club, at the headquarters of the Rashid Equestrian Club. The club’s headquarters is in Al-Rafaa Al-Sakhir area.
His Highness Sheikh Isa bin Salman affirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain has established itself as a global destination for horse racing, thanks to the continuous support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince. Prince and Prime Minister.
His Highness Sheikh Isa bin Salman indicated that the support of His Majesty the King and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister has laid a solid foundation for the horse racing sector in the Kingdom and provides a strong motivation to achieve its goals by implementing the strategies followed by Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing. Racing club.
His Highness Sheikh Isa bin Salman affirmed that the development of the horse racing sector is one of the main objectives of the Supreme Committee of the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club, adding that the committee welcomes the increasing competitiveness and the remarkable development of the sport of horse racing in the region. Area.
With the approach of this year’s horse racing season, His Highness Sheikh Isa bin Salman pointed to the importance of the club’s readiness, directing those concerned to take all necessary precautions to ensure the success of the season as planned.
His Highness Sheikh Issa bin Salman expressed his pride in the role played by the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club in supporting national efforts to mitigate the spread of Covid-19, led by His Highness the Crown Prince and the Prime Minister, in coordination with the National Medical Task Force to combat the Corona virus. Coronavirus (COVID-19) to launch an additional drive-thru testing center at the club.
The command center has increased the testing capacity of the PCR laboratory, reducing waiting time. In this regard, His Highness praised the efforts of health workers on the front lines and support staff in maintaining public health.
During the meeting, the Supreme Committee reviewed a number of achievements made during the last period:
Raising the classification of the Kingdom of Bahrain by the International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities (IFHA) in the approved world classification from Part Three to Part Two.
The Bahrain International Cup has advanced to the third group classification in the world horse racing rankings.
– His Majesty’s Cup, Crown Prince Cup and Charter Cup to international centers.
The Supreme Committee attributed these achievements to the leadership and support of His Highness as Chairman of the Committee, and expressed its best wishes for success in the first edition of the Bahrain Circuit Series and the third edition of the Bahrain International Cup, during the next season. .
During the meeting, it was emphasized the importance of benefiting from these races in order to build on the Kingdom’s successes by exchanging experiences with the participants in these races, including owners, coaches and jockeys from all over the world.
The topics on the meeting’s agenda were also reviewed, and the following was decided:
– Approving the adoption of the proposed amendments to the rules of the race and taking the necessary legal measures in this regard.
Approval of the proposal to develop veterinary services at the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club.
Approval of the proposed media plan for the Bahrain Circuit Series, the Bahrain International Cup, and the listed races.
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