In the spirit of the game

The Endurance sport has made big strides in Bahrain, thanks to the efforts of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, said UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Underlining the great support of HM the King to Bahrain’s achievements, Shaikh Mohammed also said  that the participation of the Emirati riders in the event is an assertion of bilateral cooperation in various fields, wishing the participants and organisers more success.

Earlier, HM the King and the UAE Vice President were welcomed on arrival at Bahrain International Endurance Village by National Guard Commander Lieutenant General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, Personal Representative of HM the King for Charity Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport (SCYS), President of Bahrain Olympic Committee and BREEF Honorary President HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, SCYS First Deputy Chairman, President of Bahrain Athletics Association and Captain of Al Khalidiya stables HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, BREEF President Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa and board members.

Shaikh Nasser briefed HM the King and the UAE Vice President on the stages of the 120-km race in which Dubai Crown Prince Shaikh Himdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum took part alongside elite riders from Bahrain and the UAE.

HM the King congratulated the winners, wishing them more success in upcoming championships. King Hamad also praised the high performance of Bahraini riders, wishing the participants and organisers more success.