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, crowned Al Khaldiya Club as champions of the inaugural Khalid bin Hamad Football Cup after their 1-0 victory over Riffa in the final held at Bahrain National Stadium.
According to Bahrain News Agency, HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad congratulated Al Khaldiya on their win, commending the efforts and dedication of the players, coaching staff, and management in achieving this milestone. He also commended the club's board and supporters for their backing and acknowledged Riffa's strong performance, wishing them success in future editions.
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad also commended the efforts of the Bahrain Football Association for organising the tournament and expressed appreciation to the fans and media for supporting the event. His Highness emphasised the importance of such tournaments in developing football in Bahrain, enhancing player performance, developing healthy competition, and improving tactical and technical standards. He emphasised his commitment to supporting similar initiatives to elevate Bahraini football regionally and internationally.