Manama:His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, extended 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, on Bahrain's triumph in the 24th Arab Men's Volleyball Championship. The Bahraini team secured the championship title by defeating Oman 3-0 in the final held in Jordan.
According to Bahrain News Agency, His Highness highlighted that the victory was a result of the support from His Majesty the King and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister towards the sports sector. The encouragement provided has been crucial in fostering sporting achievements such as this.
His Highness Shaikh Khalid also acknowledged His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa for his role in enhancing the sports sector, which has contributed to Bahrain's growing reputation in regional and international arenas. He praised the technical performance and spirit of the volleyball team, attributing the success to the commitment of the Bahrain Volleyball Association, led by Shaikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, as well as the coaching staff and players.
Shaikh Khalid emphasized that this accomplishment adds to Bahrain's sporting accolades and reflects the ongoing progress in the sports sector. He expressed optimism that Bahrain will continue to achieve success and secure more titles in future competitions, solidifying its stature in Arab, Asian, and global sports.