Immense love and pride : Bahrain’s Olympic medal winners receive spectacular reception from enthusiastic crowds

A grand reception was held at City Centre Bahrain last night to celebrate the historic win, where athletes were welcomed by enthusiastic crowds of citizens, residents, and representatives from various sports teams. Bahrain’s Olympic medal winners Winfred Mutile Yavi, Akhmed Tazhudinov, Salwa Eid Naser, and Gor Tigran Minasyan received a hero’s welcome from the adoring crowd.

The gathering was a spectacular show of support and pride, not only for the athletes but for Bahrain’s growing prominence in global sports. Team Bahrain’s achievement has resonated across the GCC, symbolizing Bahrain’s rise as a sporting powerhouse. While many nations have invested heavily in building Olympic-level athletes, Bahrain’s success speaks to the exceptional skills, dedication, and determination of its sportsmen and women.

Public support

In an interview with The Daily Tribune reporter Hussain AlMaskati, Faris Al Kooheji, Secretary General of Bahrain’s Olympic Committee, praised the outpouring of support from the public. “We expected a strong turnout, but the crowd at this reception exceeded all expectations. It shows the immense love and pride the people have for Bahrain’s Olympic medalists,” he said. Looking ahead to the 2028 Olympics, Al Kooheji shared Bahrain’s clear vision for continued success. “ Under the leadership of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, new strategies have already been put in place to achieve even greater success in Los Angeles. The leaders’ vision and passion for uplifting the sporting arena with Team Bahrain is a remarkable achievement for the Kingdom.”

Royal support

HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King ’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa,Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, under the patronage and guidance of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, have laid the foundation for Bahrain’s next chapter in the world of sports. As Bahrain steps confidently into its preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the nation is united in its vision of greater achievements on the global sports stage.