HM King Hamad: Bahrain’s Olympic winners are a ‘source of inspiration’ for future generations
TDT | Manama
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His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has emphasised that the Bahrain athletes’ achievements at the 2024 Paris Olympics serve as a source of inspiration for future ambitions.
HM the King commended their unwavering determination and commitment to continued excellence in upcoming competitions.
His Majesty was speaking as he received yesterday at Sakhir Palace the winners of the four medals (two gold, one silver, and one bronze) from the Olympics. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and 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), attended the reception.
Contributions
In recognition of their contributions, HM the King awarded the First-Class Medal of Competence to athletes Winfred Mutile Yavi, Ahmed Mohammed Taj Eddin, Salwa Eid Naser, and Gor Tigran Minasyan.
Yavi won the gold medal in the women’s 3,000m steeplechase; Eddin claimed silver in the men’s 800m race; Salwa secured silver medal in the women’s 400m event; and Minasyan won bronze in the men’s +102kg weightlifting category.
His Majesty wished them and all the Kingdom’s athletes continued success and progress in their upcoming participations in international competitions.
Appreciation
HM King Hamad expressed his appreciation to the Bahraini athletes and officials for their outstanding performance and dedication, which led to Bahrain’s historic achievement of ranking first among Arab nations and 33rd globally out of approximately 204 countries participating in the Olympics.
He congratulated the athletes on their remarkable success. His Majesty also commended the leadership and efforts of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, and HH Shaikh Khalid in advancing Bahrain’s sports sector, which has resulted in significant accomplishment son regionally and internationally.
Acknowledging the support of the Bahraini sports community, His Majesty highlighted the collective efforts that have propelled Bahrain to competitive prominence and led to the attainment of many titles and honours.
Gratitude
The athletes expressed their gratitude to His Majesty for the honour and the unwavering support they receive, which contributed in their success.
They pledged to continue striving for further achievements in future competitions, extending their thanks to HH Shaikh Nasser and HH Shaikh Khalid for their continued encouragement.
HH Shaikh Khalid conveyed his sincere appreciation to His Majesty for his steadfast support of Bahrain’s sports sector, emphasising that the historic Olympic achievement in Paris 2024 is a result of His Majesty’s visionary leadership and unlimited backing.
Support
He affirmed that this support will continue to drive further progress and elevate Bahrain’s sports to new successes. HH Shaikh Khalid reiterated his gratitude to HM King Hamad and expressed hope for more achievements under his leadership.
He also extended his thanks to HRH Prince Salman for his ongoing support of the sports sector and to HH Shaikh Nasser for his dedication to Bahrain’s youth and sports.
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