HM King hails BDF’s role in protecting nation
Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander, yesterday hailed the noble efforts exerted by the BDF servicemen in defending the nation and ensuring the security of the citizens and residents.
Speaking during the closing ceremony of a sports championship held as part of the 50th Anniversary of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), HM the King told the BDF personnel that the “skills displayed by the participants, reflects the BDF’s military efficiency, fitness, and commitment to the spirit of fair competition.”
Competitions were held in King’s Military Cross Country Championship (4 Km), the annual shooting contest and the Tug-of-War Championship and free parachuting at the Electronic Shooting Range.
His Majesty presented the winning teams with trophies and awards and lauded the distinguished sports achievements of the BDF at various regional and international competitions.
HM, the King was welcomed at the venue by BDF Commander-in-Chief, Field Marshal, Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, National Guard Commander, Lieutenant-General, Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, Defence Affairs Minister, Lieutenant-General, Yussef bin Ahmed Al-Jalahma, Chief of Staff, Dheyab bin Saqr Al-Nuaimi, and senior BDF officers.
Royal Guard Commander, Brigadier-General, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and Royal Court Minister, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa accompanied HM the King.
In his speech on the occasion, Secretary-General of the Military Sports Association, Commodore Noaman Rashid Al-Hassan, hailed BDF Day as a precious opportunity to recall the landmark achievements of the BDF’s servicemen.
He added that the BDF staff, guided by HM the King’s sound directives, have dedicated themselves in the service of the homeland through defending it and raising its banners and those of the BDF at various gatherings and frontlines.
Commodore Noaman Rashid Al-Hassan said Bahrain’s military athletes are inspired by the directives and care of HM the King, as well as the support of His Royal Highness, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, and the BDF commander-in-chief.
He added that HH Shaikh Nasser’s participation in military competitions has also inspired and motivated the BDF athletes. He wished HH Shaikh Nasser every success in the Iron Man Championship 2018 in Kailua-Kona, Hawai.
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