Athlete
28 Feb 2026

Nasser bin Hamad participates in the international endurance qualifying raceالترجمة

His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty's Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, participated in the 100-km international qualifying race held as part of the Ramadan competitions organised by the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation at the Bahrain International Endurance Village, in the presence of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the General Sports Authority and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee.

The race also saw the participation of His Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa took part in the 40-kilometre local qualifying race and successfully completed it.

His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa was keen to guide his sons and follow their performance during the race, sharing his field experience with them to enhance their technical readiness for endurance competitions.

His Highness affirmed that qualifying races are important for preparing riders and horses, noting that holding these competitions during Ramadan strengthens the spirit of challenge and competition among participants.

His Highness noted the continuous keenness to participate with his sons in these races, as they represent an important opportunity to gain field experience and instil the values of endurance sports, including patience, discipline and teamwork, contributing to the continued success of Bahrain in the sport.