Manama: His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), President of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), lauded the Al Fursan Sports Tournament, describing the organisation of its second edition during the holy month of Ramadan 2026 as a significant step in strengthening community-based sporting events in the Kingdom.
According to Bahrain News Agency, HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad noted that the tournament is being held in line with the directives 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), and reflects the sustained support and attention given to the sports sector in Bahrain.
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad added that the upcoming edition will feature competitions across 13 sports, including four disciplines making their debut in the tournament: swimming, cricket, golf, and cowboy sports. His Highness added that this expansion underscores the tournament's steady growth and the organisers' commitment to broadening participation and appealing to a wide spectrum of athletes.
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad affirmed that the Al Fursan Sports Tournament aligns with the vision of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa to promote meaningful sports initiatives and stimulate sporting activity during Ramadan, expressing his pride in staging the tournament in cooperation with the Bahrain Olympic Committee.
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad also highlighted the tournament's role in promoting fair competition and teamwork, as well as providing a unifying platform that brings together athletes from various disciplines. His Highness emphasised that such events contribute to talent identification, enhanced physical preparedness, and the overall development of the sports landscape.
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad commended the efforts of the organising committees and supporting entities, voicing confidence that the second edition will meet expectations and further cement the tournament's standing as one of Bahrain's most prominent Ramadan sporting events.