His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, attended the National Day Endurance Cup, which was held as part of the National Day Endurance Ride Championship, organised by the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation at Bahrain International Village, with wide participation from riders and stables.

The race was attended by Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates.

His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa affirmed that the National Day Endurance Ride Championship, is an honourable example of Bahraini sports and strengthens the Kingdom's presence on the regional and international endurance sports map, thanks to the support of the leadership.

His Highness added that endurance sport in the Kingdom of Bahrain is witnessing continuous development and achievements, as a result of institutional work and continuous support for riders and technical and organisational cadres. His Highness affirmed that the high levels achieved by Bahraini riders reflect the efforts made in preparing and qualifying them according to the highest standards.

His Highness praised the high standards of the championship and the wide participation in the various races, congratulating the first place winners.

The race witnessed fierce competition and high technical standards over a distance of 120 km among the riders, and was characterised by strength from the first stage to the last.

At the end of the race, the winners of the National Day Endurance Cup were crowned in a festive atmosphere that reflected the joy of achievement. Team Victorious deservedly won the top three places after outstanding performances throughout the race, with Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa crowned champion. Emirati rider Aisha Badr Al Naqbi came in second, and rider Isa Hameed Al Anezi took third place.