Cameri:Manama Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), has extended his congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister. This comes in light of Bahrain's impressive achievement of securing a silver medal at the 56th CISM WMC Shooting Shotgun.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Bahraini shooter Marwa Ahmed Al Buarki clinched the silver in the women's individual trap event held in Cameri, Italy, from October 19 to 24. This championship saw the participation of 60 shooters from 17 countries.
The BDF Commander-in-Chief emphasized that this accomplishment highlights the support of HM the King and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. It also underscores the BDF General Command's dedication to advancing military sports. He lauded the military shooting team's determination and competitive spirit, along with the BDF Military Sports Association's efforts in preparing for the event.
Additionally, Bahraini shooter Tamar Ali Saleh reached the men's skeet final, securing a seventh-place finish globally. Fatima Al Muhaysini also placed seventh in the women's skeet final. In the mixed trap event, Saeed Hassan Ali and Marwa Ahmed Al Buarki's team reached the final, finishing fourth globally.