His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, attended the opening of the 2026/2027 endurance racing season, which featured international and local qualifying races at the Bahrain International Endurance Village, with wide participation from riders.

The opening of the season was also attended by His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Environment, Deputy Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club High Committee, and Member of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, and His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Humood Al Khalifa, Capital Governor.

His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa praised the strong participation of riders from various stables in the opening of the endurance season, affirming that the large turnout signals a season of strong competition among participants and reflects the continued development of endurance sports in Bahrain.

His Highness commended the significant efforts of all organising committees in ensuring the successful opening of the season and their commitment to providing all the necessary conditions for participants, wishing everyone success in the upcoming races.

The opening of the endurance season featured a 120 km international qualifying race, a 100 km international qualifying race, a 100 km international qualifying race for juniors and young riders, in addition to two local qualifying races covering distances of 80 km and 40 km.