Double honour for Bahrain’s horse-racing

TDT | Manama

The horse Port Lions, owned by His Majesty the King’s Representative for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, National Security Advisor and Supreme Council for Youth and Sports Affairs (SCYS) Chairman His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, has today won the 2100-metre-long race for open category as part of the Saudi World Cup, the richest horse in the world. The horse Dark Power, owned by His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, son of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has also won the second race. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa congratulated HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa on the achievement of his horse Dark Power.

He paid tribute to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, attributing the landmark achievement to the outstanding royal care enjoyed by horse racing sport, and the equestrian port in particular, which represents an aspect of Bahrain’s longstanding heritage and forefathers’ legacy. He said he was keen on participating in the Saudi international horse race so as to contribute to its success and support the maiden equestrian global event organized by of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and honour the Kingdom of Bahrain as well. “The outstanding result achieved by the horse Port Lions in the race gives cause for optimism in attaining more strides in the upcoming races, continuing to achieve gold in the golden age and honouring Bahrain high in the next races”, he said.

HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa concluded his statement by thanking all the authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the well-organized event, which, he said, contributed to the success of the global horse race. HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa expressed pride at the victory achieved by the horse Dark Power, in the second race, which was held as part of the Saudi World Cup. He hailed Bahrain’s landmark achievements at the regional and international levels paying tribute to HM King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa for the royal care for equestrian sports, which represent an authentic part of Bahrain’s longstanding history. HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa congratulated HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa on the victory of his horse,Port Lions, in the first race for open category as part of the Saudi World Cup, wishing him more achievements in in all sports arenas. He praised the outstanding organization of the maiden edition of the Saudi Arabian World Cup, expressing thanks and appreciation to Saudi Arabia for the good hospitality and warm welcome enjoyed by all the participants.