Bahrain News Agency, Kingdom of Bahrain

Milan win 4-0 over Salzburg

info@bna.bh — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:13:00 GMT

Salzburg, Oct. 16 (BNA): AC Milan secured a 4-0 win away to Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg in the second round of the Europa League, making up for their opening-round defeat to Portuguese side Benfica. Alphadjo Cisse scored a hat-trick in the 15th, 32nd and 49th minutes, while Goncalo Ramos added the fourth goal in the 72nd minute. Milan player Filippo Terracciano was sent off in the 83rd minute, but the team maintained their advantage and restored their fans’ confidence. In...

BIC: Early Bird offer on tickets to the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2027 to end on Sunday

info@bna.bh — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:07:00 GMT

Manama, Oct. 14 (BNA): Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), "The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East", announced that its Early Bird offer on tickets to the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2027, with discounts of up to 20%, ends at 12 midnight on Sunday, October 18. The 2027 F1 season opener will take place at BIC in Sakhir from 12 to 14 March next year. The race weekend will also feature Bahrain’s first-ever F1 Sprint Race. The offer covers...

HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali chairs 3x3 Basketball World Tour in Manama Organising Committee

info@bna.bh — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:55:00 GMT

Manama, Oct. 13 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) and Chairman of the Organising Committee for the 3x3 Basketball World Tour in Manama, chaired a meeting of the Organising Committee. HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali stressed the importance of joint efforts to ensure the success of the international event, which Manama will host for the fourth consecutive year on November 20 and 21 under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh...

HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali receives German Ambassador to discuss sports cooperation

info@bna.bh — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:22:00 GMT

Manama, Oct. 13 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, received Henning Georg, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Bahrain. Faris Al Kooheji, Secretary-General of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, and Walid Al Alawi, a board member of the committee, were present. The meeting was held to strengthen bilateral relations and explore opportunities for cooperation in sports. His Highness conveyed the greetings...

Premier League: Coventry City 4-1 Newcastle United

info@bna.bh — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:45:00 GMT

London, Oct. 13 (BNA): Coventry City secured a 4-1 victory over Newcastle United in the sixth round of the English Premier League. Jack Rudoni opened the scoring for Coventry in the sixth minute, before Sidiki Chérif doubled the lead in the 48th minute. Sven Botman scored Newcastle's only goal in the 70th minute. Ellis Simms extended the hosts' lead with a third goal in the 81st minute, before Stephen Mfuni completed the scoring in the 86th minute. The victory marked Coventry's...

Interior Ministry Standing Tennis Committee concludes second Women’s Tennis Championship

info@bna.bh — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:33:00 GMT

Manama, Oct. 11 (BNA): Shaikh Khalid bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Interior Ministry’s Standing Tennis Committee, crowned the winners of the second Women’s Tennis Championship, which featured an under-14 girls’ category for the first time, providing opportunities to discover and develop young tennis talent. The championship forms part of the committee’s efforts to expand participation in tennis and develop women’s competitions, supported by the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad...

Barcelona scores perfect 3-0 over Getafe in La Liga

info@bna.bh — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:45:00 GMT

Madrid, Oct. 11 (BNA): Barcelona strengthened their lead at the top of the Spanish football league with a perfect record after a 3-0 win over Getafe at home in the eighth round of the competition. According to Reuters, Barcelona took the lead in the second minute when Anthony Gordon’s shot deflected off Getafe defender Mario Martin and went into the net. Gabriel Jesus added the second after capitalising on a defensive error in his first start for the team, before defender Jules Kounde...

Bahrain cycling team wins four medals at Arab Championship in Damascus

info@bna.bh — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:55:00 GMT

Damascus, Oct. 10 (BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain’s cycling team won four medals at the 2026 Arab Cycling Championship in Damascus, Syria, held from October 2 to 13. In the men’s 110-kilometre road race, Bahrain won silver in the under-23 category, silver in the men’s individual event and bronze in the overall standings. The team also secured silver in the men's team event. These medals add to the two gold medals won by Bahrain’s youth team earlier in the...

Premier League: Arsenal secures 2-1 win over Leeds United

info@bna.bh — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:07:00 GMT

London, Oct. 10 (BNA): Arsenal secured a valuable 2-1 win over Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in the sixth round of the Premier League. Riccardo Calafiori scored for Arsenal in the 62nd minute, followed by Bruno Guimarães in the 70th minute. James Justin scored Leeds United’s goal in the 55th minute, Reuters reported. The result lifted defending champions Arsenal to second in the table with 15 points, behind Manchester City on goal difference. Leeds United are fifth with...

Fourth Khalid bin Hamad Bowling Championship receives recognition from international and Asian bowling federations

info@bna.bh — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:26:00 GMT

Manama, Oct. 10 (BNA): The Bahrain Bowling Federation has announced that the 4th Khalid bin Hamad Bowling Championship has received official recognition from the International Bowling Federation and the Asian Bowling Federation. The event has also been included in the Asian rankings for the second consecutive year. The achievement reflects the support of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports,...

George Russell tops practice at Singapore GP

info@bna.bh — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:23:00 GMT

Singapore, Oct. 9 (BNA): Mercedes driver George Russell topped the only practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix in the Formula One World Championship, setting the fastest time despite a penalty that will see him start Sunday's race from the back of the grid. Russell recorded a time of 1 minute 32.274 seconds at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, finishing around two-tenths of a second ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, while McLaren driver and world champion Lando Norris finished...

Bahrain’s youth cycling team wins two gold medals at Arab Cycling Championships in Damascus

info@bna.bh — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:59:00 GMT

Manama, Oct. 9 (BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain’s youth cycling team returned with a gold-medal achievement after successfully competing in the 2026 Arab Cycling Championships, held in Damascus, the Syrian Arab Republic, from October 2 to 13 under the supervision of the Arab Cycling Federation. The championships featured leading Arab cyclists from Bahrain, host nation Syria, the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Lebanese Republic and the State of Libya. Dr....

GSA, Bahrain Handball Federation discuss development of Khalid bin Hamad Gold Generation League initiative

info@bna.bh — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:02:00 GMT

Manama, Oct. 8 (BNA): In implementation of the directives of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA) and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, to continue developing youth sports programmes and strengthening talent identification and development, the GSA and the Bahrain Handball Federation discussed means to further develop the Khalid bin Hamad Gold Generation League...

GSA CEO meets athletes benefiting from Khalid bin Hamad Seat for Golden Generation initiative

info@bna.bh — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:27:00 GMT

Manama, Oct. 8 (BNA): In implementation of the directives of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA) and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, Dr. Abdulrahman Sadiq Askar, Chief Executive Officer of the GSA, received outstanding athletes benefiting from educational opportunities provided through the Khalid bin Hamad Seat for the Golden Generation initiative. The...

REHC, Al Sharif Group renew partnership for four years

info@bna.bh — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:15:00 GMT

Manama, Oct. 8 (BNA): Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) has renewed its partnership with Al Sharif Group through a new agreement extending the partnership between the two parties for a further four years. The renewed agreement reflects the strength of the longstanding cooperation between the two parties and Al Sharif Group’s commitment to continuing its support for equestrian sports and horseracing, while further strengthening its partnership with REHC. The...

Saudi Arabia wins Gulf Cup 27

info@bna.bh — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:50:00 GMT

Jeddah, Oct. 6 (BNA): Hosts Saudi Arabia were crowned champions of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup (Khaleeji 27) after defeating the United Arab Emirates 2-0, ending a 22-year wait for the title. Backed by strong home support at King Abdullah Sports City, Saudi Arabia made an attacking start, with Hammam Al Hammami opening the scoring in the 11th minute with a deflected shot. Just two minutes later, Feras Al Brikan doubled Saudi Arabia’s lead with a strike from inside the...

Record breaking sell-out crowd witness historic Formula 1 Grand Prix in Malaysia

info@bna.bh — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:48:00 GMT

Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 4 (BNA): Formula 1, the FIA, Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) and Sepang International Circuit confirmed following the conclusion of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix Formula 1 race in Malaysia that the event was a major success, attracting a record crowd and creating an exciting atmosphere that reflected the race’s growing standing, as part of the cooperation between Bahrain and Malaysia to deliver this global sporting event. Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO...

Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa: Bahrain Grand Prix success reflects Bahrain’s leading position in motorsport, with Bahraini marshals showcasing Kingdom’s capabilities

info@bna.bh — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:29:00 GMT

Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 4 (BNA): Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Motor Federation and FIA Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa, expressed his pride in the success of the 2026 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix race at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa said the success was the result of the exceptional efforts of the Bahrain Motor Federation team and all national personnel, particularly the Bahraini marshals, who...

Max Verstappen secures first win of Formula 1 season in F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026 at Sepang

info@bna.bh — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:27:00 GMT

Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 4 (BNA): Max Verstappen won after starting from pole in the 2026 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, held in Malaysia at Sepang International Circuit. The Red Bull star secured his first win of the Formula 1 season after the start of the race was delayed due to rain, with fierce competition in the final stages. Verstappen managed to compete with Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, securing the 72nd victory of his career in grand prix racing. Ferrari driver...

Gulf Cup 27: UAE 1-0 Oman

info@bna.bh — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:26:00 GMT

Jeddah, Oct. 3 (BNA): The United Arab Emirates national football team advanced to the final of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup (Khaleeji 27) after defeating Oman 1-0 in their semi-final match in Saudi Arabia. Othman Camara scored the only goal of the match in the 22nd minute, converting a cross from teammate Mamadou Coulibaly. Nicolas Gimenez missed a penalty in the 56th minute after Omani goalkeeper Ibrahim Al Mukhaini saved his attempt. Oman made repeated efforts to equalise but were...

Gulf Cup 27: Saudi Arabia advances to final after penalty shootout win over Qatar

info@bna.bh — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:02:00 GMT

Jeddah, Oct. 3 (BNA): Saudi Arabia's national football team advanced to the final of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup (Khaleeji 27) after defeating Qatar 3-2 on penalties following a goalless draw after regular and extra time at Alinma Stadium in Saudi Arabia, before a crowd of more than 51,000 spectators. The match saw sustained attacking efforts from the hosts, with Qatari goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada producing several notable saves to deny dangerous chances. Qatar also struck the post with a...

Interior Ministry Inspector General attends closing ceremony of 2026 Ministry of Interior Open Powerlifting Championship

info@bna.bh — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:59:00 GMT

Manama, Oct. 3 (BNA): Major General Abdullah Mohammed Al Zayed, Inspector General at the Ministry of Interior, attended the closing ceremony of the 2026 Ministry of Interior Open Powerlifting Championship, organised by the Police Sports Association over four days at Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, with the participation of more than 102 male and female athletes from 14 countries. The Inspector General said that the Ministry of Interior, in line with the directives of General Shaikh Rashid...

Axwell puts on spectacular show, setting tone for Martin Garrix post-race celebrations on Sunday

info@bna.bh — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:18:00 GMT

Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 3 (BNA): Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Axwell delivered a live performance this evening at SIC, opening a series of two concerts scheduled for the Formula 1 weekend. Axwell’s spectacular performances set the tone for the weekend’s other concert on Sunday night, featuring multi-platinum-selling hit-maker Martin Garrix who will headline the post-race celebrations. His performance is scheduled for an 8.40pm start local time. Garrix is one of the youngest and most...

Manson edges pole-sitter Mulder to win FTM season-opening race

info@bna.bh — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:13:00 GMT

Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 3 (BNA): Marco Manson triumphed in race one of Formula Trophy Malaysia’s (FTM) season-opening round, held in support of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026. The Pinnacle Motorsport ace took the chequered flag after 11 laps in a time of 29:19.010, beating pole-sitter Juste Mulder of Evans GP by 1.130s. Mulder’s teammate Hoai Nam Anh Nguyen completed the podium 2.179s adrift. FTM returns for the weekend’s second race on Sunday, scheduled for...

Max Verstappen puts Red Bull Racing in pole position for Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026

info@bna.bh — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:56:00 GMT

Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 3 (BNA): Max Verstappen secured pole position for the historic Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026 at Sepang International Circuit. The Red Bull Racing superstar captured the leading grid position for Sunday's 56-lap race after registering a best lap time of 1min 35.130secs during today's Q3 session in qualifying. Verstappen was 0.298secs quicker than Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari, who will be starting beside him on the front row. Isack Hadjar in the...

Bahrain concludes participation in 20th Asian Games with 22 medals, historic handball gold

info@bna.bh — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:21:00 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya, Oct. 3 (BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain concluded its participation in the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 with 22 medals, comprising 11 gold, five silver and six bronze. The 20th Asian Games, hosted by Japan since September 19, is set to conclude on October 4. Bahrain recorded achievements across several sports, led by athletics, which accounted for the largest share of the Kingdom's medals. Bahraini athletes won 13 medals in athletics, including nine gold, two silver and...

Bahrain wins bronze in freestyle wrestling at 20th Asian Games

info@bna.bh — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:51:00 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya, Oct. 2 (BNA): Bahrain’s Shamil Sharipov won the bronze medal in the men’s 125kg freestyle wrestling competition at the 20th Asian Games, increasing the Kingdom’s medal tally to 22, including 11 gold, five silver and six bronze medals. Sharipov opened his campaign with an 11-0 victory over South Korea’s Kim Gwanuk in the round of 16, before defeating Kyrgyzstan’s Arslanbek Turdubekov by the same score in the quarterfinals to reach the semifinals. He then lost to China’s...

MOI Open Powerlifting Championship begins with over 120 athletes

info@bna.bh — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:23:00 GMT

Manama, Oct. 2 (BNA): The Ministry of Interior (MOI) Open Powerlifting Championship 2026, organised by the Police Sports Association, began at Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain with the participation of more than 120 male and female athletes from 14 countries. Brigadier Khalid Abdulaziz Al Khayat, President of the Police Sports Association, said the championship is being organised under the directives of General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, and with the follow...

Verstappen, Leclerc quickest in first two practices for Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

info@bna.bh — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:35:00 GMT

Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 2 (BNA): Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets in the first two practice sessions of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026 at Sepang International Circuit (SIC). Verstappen set the fastest lap in the opening hour long session for Red Bull Racing. The four time Formula 1 world champion recorded the fastest time of the day at one minute 37.520 seconds, finishing 0.383 seconds ahead of Mercedes driver George Russell. Verstappen’s Red...

Bahrain maintains Arab lead, seventh place in Asia at Nagoya Asian Games

info@bna.bh — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:29:00 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya, Oct. 1 (BNA): Bahrain maintained its lead among Arab countries and seventh place in Asia at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, which run until October 4, with a tally of 21 medals comprising 11 gold, five silver and five bronze. Bahrain’s judoka Askerbi and Mohamed Alouf finished fifth in the -81kg and -73kg categories, respectively, after reaching the bronze medal bouts. In the -81kg category, Askerbi defeated Bangladesh’s Islam Amirul by Ippon in the...

BRAVE CF: 10 years of redefining global MMA

info@bna.bh — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:22:00 GMT

Manama, Oct. 1 (BNA): Ten years ago, BRAVE Combat Federation was launched in Bahrain with a vision of taking mixed martial arts beyond traditional borders. A decade later, that ambition has grown into a record-setting international presence spanning 39 countries and five continents. Founded in 2016 under the vision of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, BRAVE CF has staged 109 events across 39 host countries, the most for an MMA organization. More than...

UAE and Qatar draw in Gulf Cup 27

info@bna.bh — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:15:00 GMT

Jeddah, Oct. 1 (BNA): The UAE football team advanced to the semi-finals of the Gulf Cup 27, topping Group B after drawing 1-1 with Qatar at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah at the end of the group stage. The UAE took their tally to seven points to top the group on goal difference ahead of Qatar, qualifying to face Oman, Group A runners-up, in the semi-finals. Qatar, who finished second, will face Saudi Arabia, Group A winners. Qatar took the lead through Almoez Ali in the...

Bahrain’s motorsport experience, culture and heritage take centre stage at Sepang International Circuit

info@bna.bh — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Sepang, Sep. 30 (BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain is set to bring the Bahrain Grand Prix experience to Malaysia as the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026 takes place October 2 - 4 at Sepang International Circuit (SIC). The race provides an opportunity to introduce the Kingdom of Bahrain and its Grand Prix to a new audience of motorsport fans in Asia, while showcasing Bahrain’s tourism and cultural offerings and its longstanding experience in hosting and organising...

REHC renews partnership with Grand Seiko, BJC ahead of 2026 / 2027 Golden Jubilee Season

info@bna.bh — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:54:00 GMT

Manama, Sep. 30 (BNA): Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) has renewed its partnership for a third time with Japanese watch brand Grand Seiko - Bahrain Jewellery Centre, which will serve as the Official Watch for the 2026 / 2027 Golden Jubilee Season. The agreement was signed by Yusuf Buheji, Member of the High Committee of REHC and Acting Chief Executive Officer, and Ahmed Shirazi, Director of Bahrain Jewellery Centre, in the presence of Majeed Al Majed, Deputy CEO for...

HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali attends Bahrain handball team’s Asian Games gold medal win

info@bna.bh — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:58:00 GMT

Tokyo, Sep. 29 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) and head of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s delegation to the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, attended the final of the handball competition, in which the national team won the gold medal after defeating Qatar 33-32, adding another achievement to Bahrain’s sporting record at continental events. HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali congratulated the national team players and the...

Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia set for three days of non-stop racing, entertainment

info@bna.bh — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Kuala Lumpur, Sep. 28 (BNA): Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) and Sepang International Circuit (SIC) are getting all geared up to welcome tens of thousands of F1 fans for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026, featuring three days of top-class racing and entertainment. The highly anticipated grand prix weekend takes place from 2 to 4 October at SIC as Bahrain comes alive at Malaysia’s iconic motorsport venue, which will be welcoming back F1 for the first time...

Bahrain beat Japan to reach Asian Games handball final

info@bna.bh — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:48:00 GMT

Tokyo, Sep. 28 (BNA): Bahrain’s national handball team advanced to the Asian Games final after defeating hosts Japan 35-31 in the semi-final, moving one step closer to a first gold medal in the competition. Bahrain secured a place in the final after a closely contested match that was tied 16-16 at half-time, before taking control in the second half and sealing a four-goal victory. The first half remained evenly matched, with both teams trading the lead as little separated them in...

Bahrain medal tally rises to 14 at 20th Asian Games

info@bna.bh — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:49:00 GMT

Tokyo, Sep. 28 (BNA): Bahrain increased its medal tally at the 20th Asian Games to 14 medals, comprising nine gold, two silver and three bronze, maintaining seventh place overall and first among Arab countries after Bahraini champion Winfred Yavi secured another gold medal for the Kingdom, her third at the Games. Yavi added another gold to Bahrain’s tally after taking first place in the women’s 5,000 metres, underlining her strong performance in the athletics competitions. The victory...

FIA Formula 1 Race Director commends Bahrain Motor Federation preparations for Bahrain GP in Malaysia

info@bna.bh — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:11:00 GMT

Kuala Lumpur, Sep. 28 (BNA): Rui Marques, FIA Formula One Race Director, attended a meeting of the heads of the Bahrain Motor Federation (BMF) organising teams in Kuala Lumpur. Tim Malyon, Sporting Director of FIA, also attended the meeting. Marques commended the preparations undertaken by the BMF for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, set to take place at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia from October 2 to 4, in coordination and cooperation with the Bahrain...

Bahrain medal tally rises to 13 at 20th Asian Games

info@bna.bh — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:26:00 GMT

Tokyo, Sep. 27 (BNA): Bahrain continued its strong performance at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, which run until October 4, increasing its medal tally to 13, including eight gold, two silver and three bronze medals. The Kingdom moved up to seventh place in the overall standings and remained the leading Arab nation as competition continued. Bahrain added two medals on Sunday, with Winfred Yavi winning gold in the women’s 3,000m steeplechase and weightlifter Ingrid Grosso claiming...

Bahrain to face Japan in Asian Games handball semi-final

info@bna.bh — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:24:00 GMT

Tokyo, Sep. 27 (BNA): Bahrain’s national handball team will face Japan tomorrow, Monday, in the Asian Games semi-finals at 3 p.m. Japan time (9 a.m. Bahrain time), with the Kingdom aiming to secure a place in the final and remain in contention for the gold medal. Bahrain reached the semi-finals following a strong campaign, most recently defeating Hong Kong in the quarter-finals to advance to the last four. The match represents a major test for Bahrain against the hosts, who will have...

Bahrain continues Asian Games campaign in shooting, kurash

info@bna.bh — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:25:00 GMT

Tokyo, Sep. 27 (BNA): Bahrain continued its participation in the Asian Games with competition in shooting and kurash, as the Kingdom’s shooters took part in the qualifying rounds, while Rasoul Magomedov concluded his kurash campaign following a defeat to Mongolia’s Ulziibayar Duurenbayar. In the men’s individual trap competition, Saeed Hassan Saleh Ali finished the first day of qualifying in 20th place with a score of 45 points. In the women’s individual trap competition, Marwa Ahmed...

Bahrain Motor Federation President participates in meeting on Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix preparations

info@bna.bh — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:14:00 GMT

Kuala Lumpur, Sep. 27 (BNA): Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Motor Federation (BMF) and Vice President of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) for the Middle East and North Africa, participated via video conference in a meeting of the heads of the race organising teams in Kuala Lumpur as part of preparations for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, scheduled to take place at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia from October 2 to...

Qatar 1-0 Yemen

info@bna.bh — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:13:00 GMT

Jeddah, Sep. 27 (BNA): Qatar defeated Yemen 1-0 in their second Group B match of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup (Khaleeji 27), played at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.

Yusuf Abdurisag scored the only goal of the match in the 64th minute.

The win took Qatar to six points and secured their place in the semi-finals, while Yemen remained without a point after defeats to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

D.A.

Gulf Cup 27: UAE 3-0 Bahrain

info@bna.bh — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:12:00 GMT

Jeddah, Sep. 27 (BNA): Bahrain’s national football team lost 3-0 to the United Arab Emirates in their second Group B match of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup (Khaleeji 27), played at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium. The result sent the UAE through to the semi-finals with six points from two matches, topping the group on goal difference ahead of Qatar, who also have six points. Both teams secured qualification before meeting in the third and final round on Wednesday, while Bahrain...

BIC, Gulf Air continue partnership with Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026

info@bna.bh — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Manama, Sep. 27 (BNA): Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’, and national carrier Gulf Air are continuing their distinguished, long-standing partnership as part of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026. The F1 spectacle will be taking place at the iconic Sepang International Circuit (SIC) from October 2-4, and Gulf Air is once again the race’s title sponsor, reflecting the strength of its advanced relationship with...

BIC opens registration for 2026 - 2027 Bahrain Touring Car Challenge

info@bna.bh — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:45:00 GMT

Manama, Sep. 26 (BNA): Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), the Home of Motorsport in the Middle East, announced the opening of registration for the 2026 - 2027 season of the Bahrain Touring Car Challenge (BTCC). Those wishing to participate can review the championship’s sporting and technical regulations, complete the registration form and submit it via email to btcc@bic.com.bh. Applicants must hold a racing licence valid for the 2026 - 2027 season. Drivers must hold a...

Gulf Cup 27: Bahrain lose to Qatar, UAE defeat Yemen

info@bna.bh — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:56:00 GMT

Jeddah, Sep. 24 (BNA): Bahrain lost 2-0 to Qatar in their opening Group B match of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup football tournament (Gulf Cup 27).

Qatar scored in the 61st minute and added a second from a penalty in stoppage time to secure three points.

In the other Group B match, the United Arab Emirates defeated Yemen 4-0.

Qatar and the UAE each have three points, while Bahrain and Yemen remain without points.

M.A.

Bahrain wins two athletics gold medals at Asian Games

info@bna.bh — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:28:00 GMT

Nagoya, Sep. 24 (BNA): Bahrain won two gold medals on the opening day of the athletics competitions at the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026. Winfred Yavi won gold in the women’s 10,000 metres, while Bahrain secured its second gold medal in the mixed 4x400 metre relay. His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) and Head of Bahrain’s delegation to the Asian Games, attended the competitions and commended the performances of the...

Formula Trophy Malaysia set for support races at Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026

info@bna.bh — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:16:00 GMT

Manama, Sep. 24 (BNA): One of Southeast Asia’s premier single-seater championships for junior drivers is set to hit the track at Sepang International Circuit (SIC) in support of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026. Formula Trophy Malaysia (FTM) flags off its 2026 season with the first of three rounds during the highly anticipated F1 weekend, taking place between 2 and 4 October at SIC. The spirit of Bahrain will be coming alive at Malaysia’s iconic...

Saudi Arabia 1-0 Kuwait

info@bna.bh — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:18:00 GMT

Jeddah, Sep. 23 (BNA): Saudi Arabia began their Gulf Cup 27 (Khaleeji 27) campaign with a 1-0 victory over Kuwait in the opening round of Group A. The only goal of the match came in the second half when a Saudi cross was inadvertently turned into the net by a Kuwaiti defender. Saudi Arabia also had a goal by Mohammed Abu Al Shamat ruled out for a foul, while goalkeeper Nawaf Al Aqidi was forced off through injury and replaced by Mohammed Al Owais. The victory put Saudi Arabia top...

Gulf Cup 27: Iraq 1-1 Oman

info@bna.bh — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:19:00 GMT

Jeddah, Sep. 23 (BNA): Iraq and Oman drew 1-1 in the opening match of the 27th Gulf Cup (Khaleeji 27), held today at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as part of Group A.

Iraq took the lead in the sixth minute through Mohammed Qasim, before Oman’s Nasser Al Rawahi equalised in the 67th minute.

The result gave each team one point at the start of their tournament campaign.

D.A.

Bahrain handball team records third straight win at 20th Asian Games

info@bna.bh — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:42:00 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya, Sep. 23 (BNA): Bahrain’s national handball team recorded its third consecutive victory at the 20th Asian Games in Japan, defeating South Korea 30-21 in Group B. Bahrain led 12-10 at half-time before taking greater control in the second half, with an improved defensive performance and quick transitions into attack helping the team extend its lead and secure the win. Mohammed Habib scored six goals for Bahrain. Bahrain will conclude the group stage against Kuwait...

Bahrain opens Asian Games medal tally with two MMA silvers

info@bna.bh — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:20:00 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya, Sep. 22 (BNA): Bahrain opened its medal tally at the 20th Asian Games with two silver medals in mixed martial arts (MMA), won by Diana Pogosian and Mukhammad Nabiev. Pogosian won Bahrain’s first silver after finishing second in the women’s 54kg Modern MMA category, following her defeat in the final against Thailand’s Kanjutha. Nabiev added Bahrain’s second silver after reaching the final of the men’s 77kg Traditional MMA category, where he lost to Kazakhstan’s Burkutalin...

REHC renews partnership with Bahrain Bourse for 2026/2027 Golden Jubilee Season

info@bna.bh — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:50:00 GMT

Manama, Sep. 22 (BNA): The Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) renewed its partnership with Bahrain Bourse through a Silver Sponsorship agreement for the third consecutive year, covering the 2026/2027 Golden Jubilee Season. The renewal comes as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between the two sides and continue supporting horseracing in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The agreement was signed by Majeed Al Majid, Deputy CEO for Operations at REHC, and Marwa Al Maskati, Chief...

Bahrain table tennis team make last 16 at Asian Games

info@bna.bh — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:52:00 GMT

Tokyo, Sep. 21 (BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain’s national table tennis team reached the last 16 of the team event at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, after beating Nepal 3-0. Rashed Sanad gave Bahrain the lead with a 3-0 win over Sanyog, taking the sets 11-6, 11-5, 11-4. Mohammed Abbas then beat Rubin 3-1, winning 11-3, 11-8, 9-11, 11-9 to put Bahrain on the verge of qualification. Mohammed Al Ali sealed the win with a 3-0 victory over Gananjay, winning...

Bahrain swimmers record mixed results at Asian Games

info@bna.bh — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:27:00 GMT

Tokyo, Sep. 21 (BNA): Bahrain swimmer Stepan Goncharov finished fourth in the men’s 50m backstroke final at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, clocking 24.92 seconds, 0.88 seconds behind the winner. Goncharov also recorded 23.06 seconds in the 50m freestyle. Abdullah Khalid posted 24.30 seconds in the same event and 1:05.77 in the 100m breaststroke. In the women’s events, Sana Le Falher and Asma Le Falher recorded 2:10.88 and 2:12.21 respectively in the 200m freestyle....

Nabiev and Pogosyan reach Asian Games MMA final, secure two medals for Bahrain

info@bna.bh — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:03:00 GMT

Tokyo, Sep. 21 (BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain continued its strong showing in mixed martial arts at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, which will run until October 4, with Mukhammad Nabiev and Diana Pogosyan reaching the finals and securing two medals for Bahrain. Pogosyan reached the women’s 54kg final in the modern MMA category after beating South Korea’s Bo Mi Lee 3-0. She will face Thailand’s Kanjutha in the final for the gold medal. In the men’s 77kg traditional...

Bahraini boxer advances to last 16 after 4–1 win at Asian Games

info@bna.bh — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:05:00 GMT

Tokyo, Sep. 21 (BNA): Bahraini boxer Ali Amr advanced to the last 16 at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya after winning his 70kg bout 4–1. Ali Amr produced a strong performance, showing excellent focus and determination throughout the bout. His competitive display and persistence helped him secure a deserved victory and progress to the next round. The Bahraini boxer will now continue with hopes of extending his winning run and advancing to the later stages, following the...

Bahrain beat Iran by 14 goals to go top of their Asian Games group

info@bna.bh — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:14:00 GMT

Tokyo, Sep. 21 (BNA): Bahrain’s handball team continued their strong start at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, beating Iran 34–20 for their second straight win in Group B. Bahrain led 15–6 at half-time and maintained control throughout the second half. One player scored seven goals to finish as the match’s top scorer for the second game in a row. Bahrain opened their campaign with a 43–20 win over Kazakhstan and now sit top of Group B as they push for a place in...

Bahrain handball team begin Asian Games run with 43-20 win over Kazakhstan

info@bna.bh — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:53:00 GMT

Tokyo, Sep. 20 (BNA): The Bahrain national handball team began its run at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Japan with a 43-20 win over Kazakhstan in Group B. The match was attended by His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee and head of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s delegation. Bahrain led 20-8 at half-time and maintained its dominance after the break to secure its first two points. Salman Al Showaikh was the top...

Bahrain Motor Federation team outlines plan to host Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang Circuit in Malaysia

info@bna.bh — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:34:00 GMT

Kuala Lumpur, Sep. 20 (BNA): Abdulaziz Al Thawadi, General Manager of the Bahrain Motor Federation (BMF) and head of the federation’s team delegation, chaired a coordination meeting with representatives of the organising teams at the Bahraini delegation’s accommodation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The meeting was held as part of preparations to host the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit from October 2 to 4. The meeting was attended by Mohammed Al Jowder, Race coordinator...

HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali presents Korea with gold medals at 20th Asian Games

info@bna.bh — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:29:00 GMT

Tokyo, Sep. 20 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) and head of the Kingdom of Bahrain delegation, presented the South Korean team with the gold medal in basketball at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, being held in Japan from September 19 to October 4. HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali presented the Korean team with the title after they beat Japan 67-57 in the final, which saw strong competition between the two...

Arab Sailing Federation President chairs executive committee meeting in Jeddah

info@bna.bh — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:43:00 GMT

Jeddah, Sep. 20 (BNA): Shaikh Khalifa bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, President of the Arab Sailing Federation, chaired the Federation’s Executive Committee meeting in Jeddah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 19. The meeting was attended by Saeed Zada, Secretary General of the Federation, and executive Committee members. The meeting reviewed several items on the agenda, including the minutes of the previous meeting and follow-up on its decisions, the Secretary General’s report on the...

BTF organises training course on "Doubles Play Strategies"

info@bna.bh — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:10:00 GMT

Manama, Sep. 20 (BNA): The Bahrain Tennis Federation (BTF) organised a specialised training course titled "Doubles Play Strategies", led by federation coach Islam Ashour, as part of its training and development programmes to enhance players’ technical skills and knowledge of modern tennis techniques. The course included theoretical and practical sessions covering key strategies and techniques for doubles competition, player movement, coordination and communication between...

Brighton 3-0 Arsenal

info@bna.bh — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:51:00 GMT

London, Sep. 19 (BNA): Brighton and Hove Albion handed Arsenal their first Premier League defeat of the season with a 3-0 victory at the Amex Stadium in the fifth round of the English Premier League, Reuters reported. Pascal Gross opened the scoring in the 31st minute, before Charalampos Kostoulas doubled Brighton’s lead in the 45th minute. Chema Andres added the third in the 57th minute. The victory was Brighton’s third of the season, taking them to 10 points and provisionally into...

Seven Bahraini fighters record 25 wins in first decade of BRAVE CF

info@bna.bh — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:22:00 GMT

Manama, Sep. 19 (BNA): BRAVE Combat Federation (BRAVE CF) provided a professional pathway for Bahraini mixed martial arts fighters over the past decade, from launching their professional careers to securing victories on the global stage and representing the Kingdom internationally. During BRAVE CF’s first decade, seven Bahraini fighters competed professionally in the organisation, with all seven recording at least one victory and a combined total of 25 wins. The seven fighters are...

Bahrain participates in opening ceremony of 20th Asian Games

info@bna.bh — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:21:00 GMT

Nagoya, Sep. 19 (BNA): The 20th Asian Games officially opened in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, bringing together more than 11,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions competing in 43 sports until October 4. His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan formally declared the Games open during a ceremony at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, attended by Her Majesty Empress Masako, Shaikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), and Kirsty Coventry, President of the...

HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali attends opening of 20th Asian Games

info@bna.bh — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:06:00 GMT

Tokyo, Sep. 19 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) and head of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s delegation, attended the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Games are being held from September 19 to October 4, with senior officials, sports figures and representatives of participating Asian delegations in attendance. HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali highlighted the support for the team and...

Manchester United crash out of Carabao Cup

info@bna.bh — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:02:00 GMT

Manchester, Sep. 17 (BNA): Manchester United crashed out of the Carabao Cup in the third round after surrendering a two-goal lead in a 3-2 home defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford, days after their Premier League derby loss to Manchester City. United raced into a 2-0 lead inside 10 minutes, with Shea Lacey opening the scoring in the eighth minute before Mason Mount doubled the advantage two minutes later. Brighton pulled one back through Charalampos Kostoulas in first-half added time...

BRAVE CF 108 marks milestones in global expansion, historic venue and digital innovation

info@bna.bh — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:53:00 GMT

Pula, Sep. 16 (BNA): BRAVE Combat Federation’s latest event in Croatia marked three milestones beyond the nine bouts held at BRAVE CF 108, highlighting the Bahrain-born promotion’s international expansion, historic setting and digital innovation. Held on September 5 at Pula Arena, the event brought mixed martial arts (MMA) to one of the world’s oldest surviving sporting structures, while introducing a new vertical live-broadcast format for mobile audiences. Croatia...

Bahrain to host opening round of 2027 F1 season as well as pre-season testing

info@bna.bh — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:43:00 GMT

Manama, Sep. 16 (BNA): Formula 1 and the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) announced the 2027 Formula 1 calendar, with Bahrain confirmed as the season opener and the host for pre-season testing. The full 2027 calendar has been announced following its approval by the World Motorsport Council. The first race of the 2027 season will take place at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) between March 12 - 14 and will be the first opportunity for fans to see the 2027...

Al Ain 4-0 Al Nassr in AFC Champions League Elite

info@bna.bh — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:44:00 GMT

Abu Dhabi, Sep. 15 (BNA): Al Ain defeated Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr 4-0 at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in the opening round of the AFC Champions League Elite league stage.

El Hassan Rahimi scored twice in the 25th and 63rd minutes, while Soufiane Rahimi added a third in the 72nd minute and Giorgos Giakoumakis completed the scoring in the 85th, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

The victory earned Al Ain their first three points of the campaign.

D.A

Jaber Bader wins junior and young riders’ endurance race in Portugal

info@bna.bh — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:43:00 GMT

Lisbon, Sep. 14 (BNA): Royal Endurance Team rider Jaber Bader Jaafar won the 120.6-kilometre junior and young riders’ endurance race as part of the team’s participation in the Portugal International Endurance Rides. Jaber delivered a strong performance throughout the race and crossed the finish line in first place. In the 120.6-kilometre open category race, Royal Endurance Team rider Loai Tariq Ahmed finished second, while UAE rider Hazzaa Mohammed Al Sayegh claimed first...

Premier League: Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0

info@bna.bh — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:34:00 GMT

London, Sep. 13 (BNA): Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford in the fourth week of the Premier League. The match's goal was scored by Erling Haaland in the 60th minute. With this win, Manchester City moved to 12 points in second place, behind leaders Arsenal on goal difference. Manchester United remained on four points in 13th place. In the same round, Brighton beat Coventry City 5-0. With this result, Brighton moved to seven...

Antonelli clinches victory in Spanish Grand Prix

info@bna.bh — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:07:00 GMT

Madrid, Sep. 13 (BNA): Italian Kimi Antonelli, the Mercedes driver, was crowned champion of the Spanish Grand Prix in Formula One, which was held in the Spanish capital Madrid. Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the World Championship, ahead of Dutchman Max Verstappen, the Red Bull driver, followed by Briton Lando Norris, the McLaren driver. Antonelli secured his eighth Grand Prix victory of the season after winning the strategic race on the new Madring circuit, while...

Taylor Knibb wins IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship title for Bahrain Victorious 13

info@bna.bh — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:16:00 GMT

Nice, Sep. 12 (BNA): American Taylor Knibb of Bahrain Victorious 13’s professional triathlon team won the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nice, the French Republic.

Knibb put in a strong performance across the 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21.1km run, finishing first in 4 hours, 19 minutes and 24 seconds.

It was Knibb’s fourth IRONMAN 70.3 world title, after three consecutive wins in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

A.S, M.B

Bahrain Road Runners holds first race of season

info@bna.bh — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:07:00 GMT

Manama, Sep. 12 (BNA): Bahrain Road Runners, affiliated with the Bahrain Athletics Association, held its first sporting event of the 2026 / 2027 season, organising the three kilometre “Summer Run” at Exhibition World Bahrain. Bahrain Road Runners thanked Exhibition World Bahrain for hosting the race and for its cooperation in supporting the successful organisation of the event. The race attracted broad participation from male and female runners, combining sporting competition with...

Royal Endurance Team concludes participation in FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Horses

info@bna.bh — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:18:00 GMT

Lisbon, Sep. 11 (BNA): The Royal Endurance Team concluded its participation in the 2026 FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Horses, held over 120 kilometres in Portugal featuring riders from around the world, as rider Fahad Helal Al Khatri finished fourth overall. The championship saw strong competition, with Royal Endurance Team riders delivering good performances throughout the stages. Fahad Helal Al Khatri finished fourth, followed by Khalifa Mubarak Sabt in tenth, Jaber Bader...

Rashed Sanad stands out at WTT Feeder Puerto Princesa 2026

info@bna.bh — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:45:00 GMT

Manila, Sep. 11 (BNA): Bahrain national table tennis player Rashed Khalid Sanad has reached the last 16 at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Feeder Puerto Princesa 2026 in the Republic of the Philippines, the first time a Bahraini player has reached this stage at a WTT Feeder tournament in the senior category. Sanad topped his group in the preliminary round with three consecutive wins before beating a Malaysian player 3-2 in the last 32. He will face a player from Chinese Taipei in the next...

BIC and Sepang International Circuit begin 20-day race weekend countdown on Saturday to Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026

info@bna.bh — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:57:00 GMT

Manama, Sep. 11 (BNA): Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) and Sepang International Circuit (SIC) launch the 20-day countdown to the highly anticipated race weekend of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026, which takes place from October 2 to 4 at SIC. Excitement continues to build for the grand prix spectacle, which will mark the 16th round of the 2026 FIA F1 World Championship. The public will enjoy a packed programme of activities on and off the track,...

Bahrain drawn in Group A for AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2026

info@bna.bh — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:55:00 GMT

Kuala Lumpur, Sep. 10 (BNA): Bahrain's national beach soccer team was drawn in Group A alongside hosts Thailand, Japan and Iraq for the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2026, scheduled for November 18 to 28. The draw was held at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. Group B comprises Iran, Lebanon, Vietnam and Afghanistan, while Group C comprises Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan. The top two teams from each group will...

FC Barcelona 5-1 Feyenoord

info@bna.bh — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:01:00 GMT

Barcelona, Sep. 9 (BNA): Barcelona defeated Feyenoord 5-1 at Camp Nou in the opening round of the UEFA Champions League league phase, securing their first three points of the competition. Raphinha scored twice for Barcelona, while Karim Adeyemi, Lamine Yamal and Gabriel Jesus also found the net. Sem Steijn scored Feyenoord's only goal, Reuters reported. In Germany, VfB Stuttgart defeated Norway's Viking 3-1 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena to also secure their first three...

HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali arrives in Japan to attend Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games

info@bna.bh — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:08:00 GMT

Tokyo, Sep. 9 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, arrived in Japan to attend the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, which will be held in Japan from 19 September to 4 October. His Highness was received upon his arrival in Japan by Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Atiyatallah Al Khalifa, First Secretary at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Japan, and Ahmed Mohammed Abdul Ghaffar, Head of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s...

Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix after historic Formula One race

info@bna.bh — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:23:00 GMT

Monza, Sep. 7 (BNA): Italian Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes driver, secured a historic victory in the Italian Grand Prix as part of the Formula One World Championship, after delivering an exceptional performance at the Monza circuit. Antonelli started the race from 19th on the grid before producing one of his best drives of the season, gradually moving up through the field until reaching the lead in the closing stages of the race. The final laps saw a fierce battle between the...

Barcelona beat Valencia 5-0 to continue winning in LaLiga

info@bna.bh — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:09:00 GMT

Madrid, Sep. 6 (BNA): Barcelona beat hosts Valencia 5-0 in the fourth round of LaLiga. According to Reuters, Barcelona opened the scoring in the sixth minute through Lamine Yamal, before his team-mate Fermin Lopez added the second goal in the 22nd minute. In the 50th minute, Raphinha scored Barcelona’s third goal, before Pedri added the fourth in the 79th minute. Lamine Yamal then returned to score his second goal and Barcelona’s fifth in the 84th minute. The...

BRAVE CF makes Croatian debut with landmark event at Pula Arena

info@bna.bh — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:33:00 GMT

Zagreb, Sep. 6 (BNA): BRAVE Combat Federation (BRAVE CF), the world’s fastest-growing and most global mixed martial arts organisation, made its official debut in Croatia with BRAVE CF 108, held on Saturday, September 5, at the historic Pula Arena. The landmark event marked Croatia as the 18th European nation and 39th country overall to host a BRAVE CF event, further expanding the promotion’s international reach. The nine-bout card brought together several of BRAVE CF’s top...

HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali attends FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup opening

info@bna.bh — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:38:00 GMT

Berlin, Sep. 4 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), attended the opening ceremony of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin. The ceremony was attended by Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, senior officials, sports figures and representatives of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali attended the opening match between Germany and Spain. The tournament...

Leclerc tops first Italian Grand Prix practice

info@bna.bh — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:12:00 GMT

Monza, Sep. 4 (BNA): Ferrari's Charles Leclerc topped the first practice session for the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, ahead of teammate Lewis Hamilton.

Leclerc recorded a fastest lap of one minute 23.008 seconds, finishing 0.173 seconds ahead of Hamilton. Mercedes driver George Russell was third, 0.304 seconds off the pace.

Liam Lawson finished fourth for Red Bull, while Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli placed fifth.

M.A.

HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali attends U-20 national team training session

info@bna.bh — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:04:00 GMT

Manama, Aug. 31 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Isa Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Football Association (BFA), attended a training session for the national U-20 team ahead of their participation in the qualifiers for the 2027 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-20 Asian Cup. BFA Board members Shaikh Ahmed bin Isa Al Khalifa and Shaikh Salman bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa also attended the training session. HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali met with the team’s...

LaLiga: Real Madrid 4-0 Malaga

info@bna.bh — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:48:00 GMT

Madrid, Aug. 30 (BNA): Real Madrid secured a 4-0 win over visiting Malaga in the third round of the LaLiga season. According to Reuters, Real Madrid’s four goals were scored by Jude Bellingham in the 19th minute, Malaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero with an own goal in the 26th minute, Kylian Mbappe in the 30th minute, and Arda Guler in the first minute of second-half stoppage time. The result took Real Madrid to nine points at the top of the table temporarily, pending the...

BRAVE CF 108 set to make history in Croatia with stacked card

info@bna.bh — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:35:00 GMT

Manama, Aug. 30 (BNA): BRAVE Combat Federation (BRAVE CF), the world’s fastest-growing and most global mixed martial arts organisation, is ready to open a new frontier in its European expansion as it brings its global spectacle to Croatia for the first time on September 5. The historic BRAVE CF 108 will unfold inside the iconic Pula Arena, one of the world’s best-preserved Roman amphitheaters, adding a unique backdrop to an event that will further expand the promotion’s...

Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest in Premier League

info@bna.bh — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:50:00 GMT

Liverpool, Aug. 29 (BNA): Liverpool drew 2-2 with Nottingham Forest in the second round of the Premier League. According to Reuters, Nottingham took the lead twice, with Dan Ndoye putting the visitors ahead in the 24th minute of the match at Anfield. In the second half, Liverpool equalised through Swedish star Alexander Isak in the 60th minute, before the visitors regained the lead through Morgan Gibbs-White in the 70th minute from a penalty. Liverpool then scored a...

Bayern Munich 5-1 VfB Stuttgart

info@bna.bh — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:01:00 GMT

Munich, Aug. 28 (BNA): Bayern Munich began their Bundesliga title defence with a 5-1 home win over VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena. Dayot Upamecano opened the scoring for Bayern in the 21st minute before Stuttgart's Josha Vagnoman equalised in the 52nd, the German News Agency (dpa) reported. Michael Olise restored Bayern's lead three minutes later, before Vagnoman scored an own goal in the 57th minute. Aleksandar Pavlović added a fourth in the 82nd minute, while Luis Díaz completed...

Sakamoto advances to US Open main draw

info@bna.bh — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:43:00 GMT

New York, Aug. 28 (BNA): Japan's Rei Sakamoto advanced to the men's singles main draw at the US Open after denying Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori a place in what would have been his final Grand Slam appearance.

Sakamoto defeated Nishikori 6-4, 7-6 (3) in the final round of qualifying to secure his place in the main draw, the Associated Press (AP) reported.

D.A, K.E

Bahrain wins bronze at Track Asia Cup 2026

info@bna.bh — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:42:00 GMT

Bangkok, Aug. 28 (BNA): Bahraini cyclist Mohammed Hassan Jawad won the bronze medal in the three-kilometre race at the Track Asia Cup 2026 in Bangkok, marking Bahrain's first medal in track cycling. Jawad finished the race in 3:37.529 minutes at an average speed of 49.124 kilometres per hour. Kazakhstan's Zeinolla Azamatuly claimed second place in 3:35.820 minutes at an average speed of 50.041 kilometres per hour, while Saudi cyclist Hussain Al Saffar won the race in 3:28.420 minutes at an...

UEFA Champions League draw sets up major fixtures

info@bna.bh — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:42:00 GMT

Monaco, Aug. 28 (BNA): The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) conducted the draw for the new Champions League season, setting up several major fixtures. Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain will face Barcelona and Manchester City, while Arsenal will play Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Under the competition format, 36 teams will each play eight matches against different opponents in a single league phase. Other notable fixtures include Manchester...

Paris Saint-Germain 2-2 Rennes

info@bna.bh — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:23:00 GMT

Paris, Aug. 23 (BNA): Paris Saint-Germain began their Ligue 1 title defence with a 2-2 draw away to Rennes on Sunday in the opening round of the season. Rennes took an early lead through Sebastian Szymanski in the ninth minute before Esteban Lepaul doubled the hosts' advantage in the 38th minute, Reuters reported. Substitute Ferran Torres brought PSG back into the match with two goals in 11 minutes, scoring in the 71st and 82nd minutes to secure a point for his...

Bahrain participates in opening ceremony of 25th Asian Junior Bowling Championships

info@bna.bh — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:24:00 GMT

Jakarta, Aug. 23 (BNA): Bahrain's national junior bowling team participated in the official opening ceremony of the 25th Asian Junior Bowling Championships, hosted in Indonesia, with broad participation from Asian teams and leading young talents from across the continent. The opening ceremony featured welcoming and introductory activities, marking the start of the championship, one of Asia's leading competitions for junior bowlers. The national team participated in the opening...

Bayern Munich win German Supercup

info@bna.bh — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:48:00 GMT

Dortmund, Aug. 22 (BNA): Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-1 to win the German Supercup, the Franz Beckenbauer Cup. Bayern took a two-goal lead in the first half, with Nathaniel Brown scoring in the 28th minute and Michael Olise in first-half stoppage time, Reuters reported. Dortmund reduced the deficit through Fabio Silva in the 75th minute at Signal Iduna Park. Dortmund defender Ramy Bensebaini was shown a straight red card following a foul on Bayern's...