Manama, Oct. 14 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA) and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), congratulated His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the national men’s volleyball team winning the 24th Arab Men's Volleyball Championship. The tournament concluded in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan after the Kingdom of Bahrain defeated the State of Oman 3–0 in the final.
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad said the achievement was the result of the support provided by His Majesty the King and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for the sports sector.
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad also congratulated His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the SCYS. His Highness commended HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad’s role in supporting and developing the sports sector, which has led to continued achievements that have strengthened Bahrain’s regional and international standing.
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad commended the team’s technical performance and fighting spirit throughout the tournament. His Highness said the Arab title reflected the capabilities and talent of Bahraini volleyball to compete and achieve success. His Highness also commended the efforts of the Bahrain Volleyball Association, led by Shaikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, as well as the coaching and administrative staff and the players, who demonstrated dedication and determination in securing the title.
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad said the achievement added to Bahrain’s sporting successes and reflected the continued development of the sports sector. His Highness expressed hope that Bahrain would continue to achieve success and win more titles in upcoming competitions, further strengthening its position in Arab, Asian and international sport.
A.S, K.E