Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a cable of congratulations from Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), on the Bahrain national senior handball team winning the Asian Championship title for the first time in its history.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Commander-in-Chief expressed his pride in the team’s achievement, highlighting the significance of this victory for Bahrain’s sports sector. He commended the team’s dedication and effort, which led to this unprecedented success on the continental stage. The message also emphasized the support provided by His Majesty the King to Bahraini athletes, which has been instrumental in reaching such milestones.
The national handball team’s victory marks a historic moment for Bahrain, as it is the first time the team has secured the Asian Championship title. This achievement is seen as a testament to the growing prowess of Bahraini sports on the international scene.