BRAVE’s role crucial in Bahrain’s status as MMA hub: HM the King

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hailed the efforts of the BRAVE Combat Federation in promoting martial arts and earning Bahrain a “distinguished and pioneering” status on the world map as a hub of MMA.

Bahrain, His Majesty said, holds a distinguished and pioneering status on the world map as a hub for martial sports, thanks to the tireless efforts of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa in supporting the MMA sport and launching initiatives to develop it.

His Majesty the King also hailed the BRAVE Combat Federation for completing 50 editions of the BRAVE Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) professional championship during a meeting with HH Shaikh Khalid, The First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport, President of the General Sports Authority (GSA) and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC).

HH Shaikh Khalid introduced to King Hamad officials from BRAVE Combat Federation. BRAVE Combat Federation, HM King said, plays a crucial role in promoting the sport and organising its championships, which enjoys international popularity, with Bahrain Martial Arts Council and Bahrain MMA Federation. HH Shaikh Khalid briefed HM the King on the Kingdom’s success in hosting BRAVE MMA championships since their inception in Bahrain five years ago.

King Hamad discussed the achievements of Bahrain in various sports and its success in organising many continental and international championships, stressing that the establishment of the General Sports Authority aims to boost the sport movement in the Kingdom and pave the way for further achievements.

His Majesty wished HH Shaikh Khalid, the BRAVE team and all Bahraini athletes continuous success. Shaikh Khalid took pride in the royal trust appointing him as GSA President, pledging to spare no effort in carrying out the directives of His Majesty the King