Leaders congratulated on historic world endurance title

The Supreme Council for Youth and Sport (SCYS) First Deputy Chairman and the Bahrain Athletics Association President HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa congratulated HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al  Khalifa on the Royal Endurance Team’s winning of the World Endurance Championships for Young Riders & Juniors, held in Chile.

He also congratulated HM the King’s Personal Representative for Charity Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the SCYS and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa on the same.

Shaikh Khalid said the impressive achievement was the fruitful outcome of King Hamad’s constant support to youth and sport movement. He also congratulated rider Fahad Al Khatri, the world junior champion, and praised the brilliant performance of the Bahraini riders.

Shaikh Nasser, Director of Bahrain Royal Endurance Team Dr. Khalid Ahmed Hassan, Secretary-General of SCYS Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa also congratulated the leadership on the victory.