Manama: The Board of Directors of the Bahrain Paralympic Committee held its third meeting of 2025, chaired by Shaikh Mohammed bin Duaij Al Khalifa, Committee President, with the participation of board members. The meeting reviewed the minutes of the previous session and discussed the latest developments in the Paralympic sports sector.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Shaikh Mohammed bin Duaij commended the decision of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), to issue Decision (8) of 2025 establishing the 'Women in Sport Committee,' chaired by Dr. Shaikha Hessa bint Khalid Al Khalifa, with the Bahrain Paralympic Committee as a member.
He emphasised that the decision reflects the commitment to enhancing women's participation in sports, noting the importance of the committee in monitoring Bahraini women's involvement, identifying challenges, submitting recommendations, and proposing policies and initiatives to support and develop women's sports in line with the National Plan for the Advancement of Bahraini Women (2025-2026). He also valued efforts to strengthen women's representation in sports organisations at the local, regional, and international levels.
The meeting also approved the audited financial report for the first six months of the year and reviewed updates on the committee's activities and preparations for upcoming participations and hosting events. The forthcoming participations include the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, the 2025 World Abilitysport Beach Games in Trkiye, and the Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games.
All upcoming hosting events will take place in the Kingdom of Bahrain in 2026, and will include the BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2026, the World Boccia Challenger Championships, and the World Para Powerlifting Championships.