Manama:The Ministry of Interior's tennis team achieved notable results at the 7th Arab Tennis Veterans Tournament, held in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, from October 16 to 23. The event saw the participation of approximately 180 male and female players from across the Arab world, showcasing strong competition and high technical standards.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Captain Ibrahim Sami secured second place in the singles competition, while policeman Bader Abdul Aal reached the singles semi-finals. In the women's competitions, Lieutenant Colonel Fatima Al Zoubi and Major Reem Al Hashimi advanced to the quarter-finals of the women's singles and the semi-finals of the women's doubles. Major Mariam Al Ansari and Mai Al Khal also reached advanced stages in the women's singles competition, reflecting the team's technical abilities and competitive spirit throughout the tournament.
Shaikh Khalid bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Ministry of Interior's Permanent Tennis Committee, commended the team's achievements, noting that the results reflected the high technical standards and competitive spirit of ministry personnel. He emphasized their commitment to representing Bahrain with distinction at regional and international sporting events. Shaikh Khalid expressed appreciation to General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, for his continued support of sporting activities and programmes for ministry personnel, highlighting this support as a key motivation for achieving further sporting success.
The Chairman further stated that the Permanent Tennis Committee continues its efforts to develop players' skills and provide opportunities for participation in regional and international tournaments. This approach aims to enhance players' technical abilities and competitive experience. He also praised the team's commitment and sportsmanship throughout the tournament and reaffirmed the committee's dedication to further developing tennis within the Ministry of Interior. The objective is to build on the positive results achieved and enhance the team's standing and ability to secure further achievements in future competitions.