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His Majesty the King’s Representative for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Supreme Council for Youth and Sport Affairs (SCYS) Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa announced that his camels would participate in the second edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival. The festival, which is named after the founder of Saudi Arabia, is being held under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud at Al Sayaheed, in Al-Dahna’a. The festival management has lined up a series of heritage activities on the sidelines of the event. The camels of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa will be registered and assessed tomorrow, Wednesday, before competing in the individual races in "Al-Majaheem" category. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa said that the participation in the festival followed directives from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa in support of Bahraini and Gulf heritage. "The participation in the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival aims at consolidating heritage and traditions and sending a message to present and future generations to preserve heritage and traditions towards strengthening national belonging", he said. He paid tribute to the Saudi leader for patronizing the festival, which represents a catalyst to participants and visits to promote Gulf culture and preserve heritage, stressing the importance of camels in the history of the Arabian Gulf region.more
Representative of HM the King for Charity Work and Youth Affairs, Supreme Council for Youth and Sport Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee President, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has expressed utmost appreciation to Bahrain TV for its full cooperation and quick completion of the administrative and technical procedures with the relevant parties to enable the Bahrain Sports Channel to broadcast the Bahrain-Oman match live on Tuesday. The match is within the semi-finals of the 23rd Gulf Cup, currently hosts by Kuwait. HH Shaikh Nasser’s directives to broadcast the crucial match live are within his initiatives to support the National Football team during the Gulf Cup. They are also in line with his keenness on providing an additional opportunity to Bahraini football fans to watch the key match live through the Bahrain Sports Channel. The Bahrain Sports Channel will broadcast the Bahrain-Oman match live in response to HH Shaikh Nasser’s directives, in recognition of his multiple initiatives in support of the national football team. more
Personal Representative of HM the King for Charity and Youth Affairs, Supreme Council for Youth and Sport Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee President, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has lauded the well-deserved qualification of the Bahrain National Football team to the semi-finals of the 23rd Gulf Cup, currently hosted by Kuwait. The Bahraini players displayed their outstanding level, were disciplined and fully concentrated during the match, which helped secure a positive result that ensured them a spot in last four, HH Shaikh Nasser said, adding the team’s excellent performance and qualification have filled the hearts of Bahrainis and spectators with joy. HH Shaikh Nasser called for focusing on the semi-final match against Oman so as to be able to qualify for the final match, voicing confidence in the team’s ability to win the next match thanks to the players’ advanced level. HH Shaikh Nasser lauded the support of Bahraini spectators for the national team, which, he said, had motivated them to perform well and raise their country’s banners higher. more
The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, today received the Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity and Youth Affairs, President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, at Riffa Palace. The meeting followed the conclusion of the 2017 IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA which was hosted at the Khalifa Sports City last week. The Bahrain team came second overall, winning two Gold and three Bronze medals at the 2017 IMMAF World Championships During the meeting, His Highness Shaikh Nasser introduced the Bahraini winners of the 2017 IMMAF World Championships and the 2017 IFBB World Junior and Master Championships. The 2017 IMMAF World Championships saw a broad range of competitions and attracted over 254 athletes from 51 different countries The Deputy King welcomed the achievements of the winners, and highlighted that this is a unique opportunity to share with the world Bahrain’s significant achievements in sports and youth development. The Deputy King also highlighted that Bahrain continues to build on its rich trading history to attract world-class events across various sectors. The Deputy King went on to recognise the important role the sports sector plays in youth development, adding that the sector is increasing Bahrain’s international standing. The Deputy King extended his congratulations to the winners, while emphasising the role of His Highness Shaikh Nasser and His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport (SCYS), President of the West Asian Athletics Association and the President of the Bahrain Athletics Association (BAA) in forming partnerships with international sports organisations. The Deputy King concluded by highlighting Bahrain’s commitment to the provision and improvement of sports facilities, noting that the country’s strategic location and openness makes it a fitting platform for prestigious sports. events His Highness Shaikh Nasser highlighted His Royal Highness the Crown Prince’s unwavering support to youth and sports development. His Highness went on to recognise the instrumental role of His Highness Shaikh Khalid in the organisation of the 2017 IMMAF World Championships, and noted the impressive performance of the Bahrain Weightlifting Federation (BWF) in the 2017 IFBB World Junior and Master Championships. His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa also attended the meeting.more
"Bahrain is Proud of You" is a Work of Art produced by Bahrain TV and dedicated to HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa for his achievements and support of youth and sports development. "Having learned from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Highness has grown to become a daring knight, a brilliant sportsman, a humanitarian leader, and an inspiration and ally to youth. His great achievements extend to many fields, moving me to pen a poem." With these words, Fatima Al-Dhaen began to speak about her idea of ??writing a poem in English, dedicated to His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Charity Organisation. "Bahrain is Proud of You" is sung by the artiste Resta, composed by Anno Domini, with montage by Ayedh Al-Kaabi and production of Bahrain TV. She said, "The great achievements of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa in various fields inspired me to present a new artwork that highlights these accomplishments, most notably in sports, youth, charity and humanitarian work, in addition to His Highness’ endeavours in promoting Bahrain’s economic developments and the Kingdom's strategy of coexistence and tolerance and pursuit of world peace." She added, "I began to work on the song which I dedicate to His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and the singer, producer and montage expert were chosen to create an artistic atmosphere that brings out this work of art in a brilliant manner befitting the status of His Highness and his great achievements. We were successful due to the unison of all efforts in working as a single team." She pointed out, "This artwork was a new experience in terms of its components. As a team, we hope that we succeeded in presenting something simple with which to thank His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa for his great efforts in service of the Kingdom, according to the directives of the wise leadership, and his support and attention to youth and athletes through provision of all the means to enable them to achieve their ambitions and aspirations."more
is Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee congratulated His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on His Highness’s honorable achievement in the Ironman 70.3 World Championships, for Bahrain and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. HH Shaikh Nasser completed all stages of the race within a record 4:27:21 hours’ time as follows: swimming 1:93 km in 31:30, cycling 90.1 km within 2:22, running 21.1 km in 1:28. His Highness competed and won the 27th place among 3,000 triathletes from around the world. HH Shaikh Nasser expressed his gratitude and appreciation of His Majesty the King’s patronage and for supporting His Highness’s participation in the international championship that was His Highness’s real driver and incentive to complete all stages of the race and achievement of this honorable new achievement in harmony with the aspirations of His Majesty the King. HH Shaikh Nasser said this achievement could not have been accomplished had it not been for the care and unlimited support of His Majesty the Principal Patron and Supporter of sportspeople in the Kingdom of Bahrain. On this occasion, HH Shaikh Nasser received the congratulations of Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa the Ambassador of Bahrain to the United States, praising His Highness's efficiency and capabilities in this highly physically demanding sport.more
HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, hit a new personal record in triathlon competitions after posting a time of 04:57 minutes in the Challenge Mogan-Gran Canaria. Organised by Challenge Company, the event featured an elite group of 500 athletes, with HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, spearheading the Bahrain National Triathlon Team, finishing third in the event. Speaking after crossing the finish line, HH Shaikh Nasser expressed sincerest gratitude and appreciation for the follow-up of HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, to the event, stating that HM's support was decisive in motivating the team and fueling its members with enthusiasm to achieve honourable results. It's worth noting that HH Shaikh Nasser was congratulated by HM the King on the occasion of the new personal record HH set during the event. Third Place Besides HH Shaikh Nasser, the Bahrain National Triathlon Team composed of Mikel Calahorra, Nawaf Al Dhaen, Salim Al Dossary, Mohammed Al Qees, Ahmed Al Hajj, Ali Janahi, Hamad Al Muraisi, Jamal Al Dossery and Erik. The event covered a distance of 113km, spread out over three courses including swimming, cycling and running. HH Shaikh Nasser completed the swimming race in 35:3 seconds, while HH finished the cycling and running races in 2:50 minutes and 1:32 minutes respectively. It was HH's first appearance in a Triathlon event held on European soil. Furthermore, HH Shaikh Nasser expressed utmost happiness and pride at the achieved results, praising the team members' spirit and readiness. HH Shaikh Nasser pointed out that the event featured strong competition given the fact that many top athletes participated in the event.more
His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, hailed the extraordinary result achieved by BAHRAIN MERIDA Cycling Team in San Juan Tour's third stage (11,9km), expressing optimism at the future of the team in the coming races. In its second appearance of their debut season, BAHRAIN MERIDA Cycling Team raced to victory in the Argentine-based event thanks to sprinter Ramunas Navardauskas, and HH Shaikh Nasser underlined that the team would continue its march towards conquering more races. Commenting further on the result, HH Shaikh Nasser said: "I followed the team during their participation in the race, and I firmly believe in the capabilities of the cyclists, and their expertise. They are ready to make difference in the race, and foremost, capable of reaching the goals we set when forming the team as well as hold the flag of our beloved country high. I am very proud and grateful for this first accomplishment of the team, who shoulder great responsibilities to promote Bahrain and add more accomplishments to its name." Moreover, HH Shaikh Nasser praised Ramunas Navardauskas, valuing his experience, which allowed him to outrace his opponents to top the podium. "The achievements of BAHRAIN MERIDA Cycling Team arrived at quick pace thanks to the detailed planning of our technical and administrative teams. We look forward to accomplish more. Our star cyclists need to maintain their focus and concentration to overcome the coming challenges. We have full confidence in them," HH Shaikh Nasser concludedmore
His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa the representative of His Majesty the King for Charity and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee has honoured His Highness's Media Office for the huge efforts made by the Office in successfully covering the activities of the recently-concluded Bahrain International Triathlon Championship. HH Shaikh Nasser commended the big efforts made by His Highness's Media Office to cover the activities of Bahrain International Triathlon Championship proportional to the prominent sport event hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain and attended by elite champions from around the world. HH Shaikh Nasser stressed that the coverage by His Highness's Media Office contributed in facilitating the race events and activities associated with its distinctive image. Director of His Highness's Media Office and the Informatics Centre, Tawfiq Salehi, asserted the Office's keenness to implement the directives of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad to professionally cover the activities of Bahrain International Triathlon Championship and ensure that information material was made easily accessible to the largest number of audiences in Bahrain the home to the triathlon games in the Middle East and also abroad. Moreover, the media coverage of this tournament contributed to informing the world about the cultural development in the Kingdom of Bahrain in various fields.more
The Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) has rewarded His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, with ANOC Medal for His Highness's outstanding efforts on the administration level. The Medal, which is the highest honour given by ANOC, was presented to HH Shaikh Nasser by President of ANOC Shaikh Ahmed Al Fahad Al Sabah during a special ceremony held in Qatar under the patronage of Shaikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Prime Minister of Qatar, in the presence of the President of International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach; President of the Asian Football Confederation Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa; and Qatar Olympic Committee President HH Shaikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, as well as a number of senior officials and members of ANOC. On this occasion, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa expressed HH utmost pride and honour to have received such a medal, stating that this honour comes as a crown to all athletes in the Kingdom of Bahrain and GCC states. "This Medal has been made possible thanks to our desire and keenness to implement HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa's vision to elevate the Olympic sports in the Kingdom of Bahrain in line with the developments commencing worldwide. This vision has enabled the Kingdom of Bahrain to move forward and prosper while recording incredible achievements at the Olympic level, thus making the country a role model which is appreciated by everyone following the Olympic games," HH Shaikh Nasser said. "What makes me happier today is that the event is taking place in our sister country Qatar, and also during the largest sporting event in the world which is for the ANOC, and this will contribute to bring honour to the Kingdom of Bahrain's achievements in the area of sport and in the limelight. I look forward to work together on building a sporting system capable of continuing development and growth in all areas," HH Shaikh Nasser continued, adding: "It's no secret that great efforts have been put in by the Bahrain Olympic Committee towards improving the Bahraini sports arena, especially with the implementation of key decisions which have contributed to optimising the organisation, operation and management of the committee and other sport associations and federations. Thanks to this we have managed to improve the technical area in sport associations, -and this has reflected on the ground with the amazing achievements recorded by Bahrain in different sport events". HH Shaikh Nasser considered that receiving this honour was also a crown for the Bahraini sport and all its members, explaining: "This would not have been made possible without the teamwork of all the Bahraini athletes who have vastly contributed to the success of Bahrain in sports. This is a success for all to celebrate in the Kingdom, and for me personally this will motivate me to give more and produce more efforts in implementing short-term and long-term programmes and plans to build upon our momentum to ensure maintaining the success achieved in this area." Moreover, HH Shaikh Nasser praised Shaikh Fahad bin Ahmed Al Sabah for his strong contributions to sports and athletes and for his role in serving this field for very long period. HH Shaikh Nasser also lauded the efforts of Mr. Bach in developing the Olympic games worldwide, extending appreciations also to the extraordinary work done by Shaikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani in preparing for the General Assembly meeting of ANOC. It's worth noting that the event was inaugurated by Shaikh Ahmed Al Fahad Al Sabah with a speech where-in he heaped praise on the sincere efforts made by HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and HH's major role in instilling the noble principles proclaimed by the International Olympic Committee as well as HH's contributions to the Bahraini sports, notably the achievements recorded by the Bahraini athletes in the recently-held Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, winning a Gold medal and a Silver medal. Similarly, Shaikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani lauded the efforts of HH Shaikh Nasser during a key note he delivered in the event. Shaikh Joaan highlighted the role of HH Shaikh Nasser in boosting the joint efforts of the GCC states in the Olympic sports towards development and improving the Bahraini sports and lifting it to the highest levels, something which has allowed HH to become a prominent sport personality at Bahraini, Arabian and International levels. Meanwhile, Mr. Bach applauded the development achieved by the Bahraini sports thanks to the close attention being paid to it by HH Shaikh Nasser, allowing it to prosper in Brazil during the Olympic games. Worth citing is that HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa arrived in Qatar earlier and was received by Shaikh Saud bin Ali Al Thani, Deputy President of Qatar Olympic Committee and several senior officialsmore
