Manama, May 13 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of the Public Authority for Sports and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, is heading the Royal Endurance Team in the Spanish International Championship amid wide hurdles. Participate in the 120 and 160 kilometer races.
His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa paid tribute to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, praising the royal support that enabled the Royal Endurance Team to shine in the world.
He praised the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, indicating the government’s keenness to promote this ancient sport.
He praised the efforts made by His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, captain of the Royal Endurance Team, to continue developing equestrian sports, especially endurance sports.
He said that the role of His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa in developing endurance sports is a source of pride in the era of prosperity of His Majesty the King.
He stressed the importance of participating in the Spanish Endurance Championship, pointing to the role of this sport in achieving outstanding achievements for the Kingdom of Bahrain.
He said, “The Spanish Endurance Championship is one of the major international tournaments that witnesses wide participation,” noting that the Royal Endurance Team includes young elements capable of shining.
His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa led the Royal Endurance Team during the last training session in the Championship Village. He also attended pre-race vet exams and weigh-in sessions.
His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa will head the Royal Endurance Team in the 160 km race, which also includes riders Reed Mahmoud and Othman Al-Awadi.
While Salman Issa, Manal Fakhrawi, Issa Al-Anzi, Ahmed Al-Thawadi, Sultan Al-Rumaihi and Abdullah Al-Roai are competing in the 120 km race.
They praised the role of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa in leading the Royal Endurance Team in the championship, which will motivate them to achieve positive results.
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