HM King's constant support for endurance sport praised by HH Shaikh Nasser

TDT | Manama

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HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Honorary President of the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF), HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has asserted that HM the King’s constant support for the endurance sport is a badge of honour for its affiliates.

HH Shaikh Nasser indicated that all the affiliates of the endurance sport are proud of the royal patronage of HM the King's Endurance Cup Festival, set to be organised by Breef for the public, juniors and private GCC stables from February 17 to 19 at the Bahrain International Endurance Village.

On the occasion, HH Shaikh Nasser gave directives to BREEF, led by HH Shaikh Isa bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, to step up preparations for the prestigious festival so as to ensure its outstanding success, as it carries the precious name of the first knight in Bahrain, HM King Hamad.

HH Shaikh Nasser expressed deepest pride in HM the King’s unwavering support for the endurance sport in the kingdom, which has contributed significantly to the kingdom’s success in attaining innumerable accomplishments.

HM the King's Endurance Cup Festival features a series of races, including a 120-km race for GCC private stables, a 120-km international race for juniors, a 120-km international race for the public, a 160-km race international race and a 100-km race.