Accra:His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation, 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, following the Bahrain national men's volleyball team's triumph at the 24th Arab Men's Volleyball Championship. The team clinched victory by defeating Oman 3-0 in the final held in Jordan.
According to Bahrain News Agency, HH Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah emphasized that this achievement underscores the support for youth and sports initiatives, championed by HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. This backing has been instrumental in creating favorable conditions for national teams to excel in various sports, allowing Bahraini athletes to shine on the international stage.
HH Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah praised the dedication and oversight 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 (SCYS), along with His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the SCYS, Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC). He commended their efforts in transforming leadership's vision into tangible programs and initiatives, which bolster the sports sector, enhance national teams' competitiveness, and support sustained success.
Additionally, HH Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah congratulated the Bahrain Volleyball Association, led by Shaikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, acknowledging the board's efforts in developing the sport and preparing the team for competition. The association's continuous work has been pivotal in elevating Bahrain's status in volleyball championships.
He also expressed pride in the team's stellar performance throughout the tournament and the players' determination, which enabled them to secure the championship without losing a single set. He commended the technical and administrative staff for their role in preparing and guiding the team to victory.
HH Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah noted that this win adds to Bahrain's recent sporting successes and is expected to inspire further achievements. He extended his best wishes for continued success to the association and the national team in representing the Kingdom of Bahrain.