Manama, September 20 (BNA): His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of the Public Sports Authority and Chairman of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, attended the final match of the first championship. Abdullah Bin Nass Open Bowling Championship, which was held on Saturday at Fun Land.
The event, organized by the Bahrain Bowling Association, started on 1 September and concluded on the 18th of the same month. His Highness Sheikh Khalid was accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice President of the General Sports Authority, and Dr. Abdul Rahman Sadiq Askar, CEO of the General Sports Authority, President of the Bahrain Bowling Federation, HE Mr. Ghazi Abdullah bin Nass.
At the end of the tournament, His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa crowned the winners of the first places, including Bahraini player Yousef Falah, who topped the podium in the men’s category, followed by Omani Khalid bin Issa and Saudi player Adel Al-Barqi. Straight. Bahraini player Nadia Aqeel won first place in the women’s category, while her compatriot Laila Janahi won second place and Filipino Oila Martial won third place.
His Highness Sheikh Khalid praised the performances that the event witnessed, explaining that they reflect the strong preparations of the participants for this event. His Highness Sheikh Khalid congratulated the winners, wishing them success in the upcoming competitions.
His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa said: The Abdullah Bin Nass Open Bowling Championship contributed to supporting sports tourism in the Kingdom of Bahrain through the distinctive organization of the tournament and its attraction of a large number of participants from various countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council. And some Asian countries, and this certainly reinforces the clear measures and steps taken by Bahrain in the gradual return to life and recovery from the repercussions of the Corona Virus (Covid-19) pandemic, which clearly encourages the attraction and organization of various sporting events. tournaments.
His Highness continued: Our goal is to support efforts and encourage the organization of more regional, continental and international championships, in implementation of the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, to enhance Bahrain’s position as an ideal destination for sports tourism, which will reflect positively on the development of the sports system and the advancement of tourism and the national economy.
His Highness praised the great efforts made by the Bahrain Bowling Association headed by His Excellency Mr. Ghazi Abdullah bin Nass in preparing, organizing and presenting this tournament in a distinctive way that contributed to the success of this sports gathering.
For his part, HE Ghazi Abdullah bin Nass, President of the Bahrain Bowling Federation, expressed his gratitude and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, praising His Highness’ efforts, which are in line with His Majesty’s directives in sustaining the ongoing development process. in the sports sector.
Mr. Nass stressed that the late Abdullah bin Nass Open Bowling Championship comes in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports. As well as the development plan set by His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa to organize various tournaments and events with the aim of continuing efforts to support sports tourism in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Mr. Nass explained that the great turnout witnessed by the tournament by Bahraini and resident players, as well as participants from the Gulf Cooperation Council and Asian countries, contributed to its success.
He also praised the efforts made by the organizing committees, and stressed that the association aspires to hold more activities and events, and organize tournaments that enhance Bahrain’s position as a major destination for sports tourism.
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