Manama, Jan. 14 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa Endurance Cup for private stables for a distance of 120 km was held today in the Bahrain International Endurance Championship.
The race was attended by the representative of His Majesty King Hamad for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and Honorary President of the BREEF Foundation, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, which was held under the auspices of the First Vice President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports. His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, President of the General Sports Authority and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee.
The President of BREEF, His Highness Sheikh Isa bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, crowned Al-Fursan Sarhan Hameed Al-Anzi from Al-Safinat Stable, Youssef Saleh from Al-Asayel Stable and Muhammad Ammi from Ahmed Al-Fateh Stable for winning the first place. Three places in a row during the 120 km race.
On this occasion, His Highness Sheikh Nasser expressed his appreciation for Khalid’s efforts in promoting endurance sports in Bahrain and contributing to the success of the youth and sports sectors in achieving their goals, noting that His Highness’ sponsorship of the event contributed to its outstanding success. .
His Highness Sheikh Nasser indicated that the wide participation of the stables in the race reflects their advanced level and their distinctive ability in preparing horses for such competitive events, pointing out that the fierce competition between riders throughout the race proves that endurance sport in Bahrain is on the right track. .
His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Zayed Al Nahyan praised the efforts of the sponsors of the Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Endurance Cup, indicating that their support will strengthen the youth and sports sectors.
His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Rashid Al Maktoum congratulated the winners on their victory, wishing all participants success in the upcoming tournaments.
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