Accra:His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice President of the General Sports Authority and President of the Bahrain Combat Sports Council, extended his congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The Kingdom of Bahrain's national men's volleyball team achieved victory in the 24th Arab Men's Volleyball Championship by defeating the State of Oman 3-0 in the final held in Jordan.
According to Bahrain News Agency, HH Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed praised the efforts and involvement of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, along with His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the SCYS, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee. They were commended for their role in transforming the leadership's vision into actionable programs and initiatives that enhance the sports sector and bolster the competitiveness of national teams.
HH Shaikh Salman also congratulated the Bahrain Volleyball Association, led by Shaikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, for their efforts in developing the sport and preparing the team for competition. He acknowledged the association's work in raising Bahrain's profile in volleyball championships.
Expressing pride in the team's exceptional performance, HH Shaikh Salman highlighted the players' determination and fighting spirit, which enabled them to secure the title without losing a single set. He also recognized the contributions of the technical and administrative staff in preparing and guiding the team to this impressive victory.