Bahrain’s Royal Guard prepare to face the UK Armed Forces in Royal Rumble IV
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Bahrain’s Royal Guard is preparing for what promises to be the most intense edition of the Royal Rumble yet, with the fourth event officially announced to take place on November 27 at the Crowne Plaza Bahrain. The announcement came during a press conference Today afternoon, where organizers outlined the scale of the event, upcoming entertainment, and the highly capable opposition from the UK Armed Forces.
Speaking exclusively to TDT, Royal Guard team captain Rasheed Mehrinfar described the build-up as both nerve-wracking and exhilarating. “As an athlete who’s competed in every single Royal Rumble in front of royalty and home fans, it’s nerve-racking and also a huge pleasure. I’m looking forward to it, so roll on November 27. There are sacrifices you have to make in life, discipline you have to maintain, and consistency to show up for training. There are days when we don’t feel like waking up and putting in the work, but we do it anyway.”
Boxers and Leadership
Tony Davis, head coach and technical manager, echoed Rasheed’s comments about the hard work behind the scenes, describing the event as “a cracker.” “We should have never beaten the British Army 6-2 in past events, but it’s all about how you get the philosophy across to the guys. These boxers show up to training at 6 am, showing how badly they want it. The UK Armed Forces will be looking to come in and demolish us, but we won’t let that happen.”
Davis also praised individual team members for balancing professional life with training. He cited Ali Al Aradi, who will not be competing this time around, as a prime example, noting how the team’s discipline mirrors his broader ambition to expand Bahrain’s boxing representation following successes at the ISF Gymnasiade.
Maryam Khamis, one of Bahrain’s women boxers, reflected on the unique pressure of performing under the Royal Rumble spotlight. “The feeling of going out in the ring is different from anything I’ve experienced. You’re eager to put in a performance under the pressure,” she said.
The full Bahrain team set to compete includes Maryam Khamis, Prakash Limbu, Mohamed Fakhr, Rasheed Mehrinfar, Israel Davis, Issac Augustine, Fahad Al Abdulla, and his brother, Abdullah Al Abdulla.
Scale, Spectacle, and Star Power
The press conference also revealed entertainment and ceremonial highlights. On November 26, the weigh-in will take place at the British Embassy, hosted by HMA Alistair Long, featuring five former world champions. Two of these champions, DAZN commentators, will interview the teams and provide live fight commentary. Amal Anbary will perform at both the weigh-in and fight night.
The main event will include a military display, national anthem performance on HH Shaikh Khalid’s arrival, and a charity auction with prizes. “Boxing will be split into sets, with Amal Anbary's performances in between. Guests can have dinner, enjoy the show, and see the best of the British Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force in action.”
Building on Past Success
Royal Rumble IV also promises continuity and growth. Rasheed Mehrinfar compared it to the domestic Dilmun boxing event: “The Dilmun event featured local talent and some from the region, but this Royal Rumble is on a much grander scale. We’re boxing against the best of the British Army, so we have to be at the top of our game. We delivered at Dilmun, and the plan is to do the same here.”
Prakash, another Royal Guard boxer, added context from his personal experience: “I lost a couple of fights at Dilmun, including the Olympic qualifier representing Nepal. The Royal Rumble will be tough, but I’m first in, and I’ll do my best like I always do. Last year we had six wins and two losses, but this time we’re aiming for even better results.”
Tony Davis summed up the event’s ambition: “We’re proud to see Royal Rumble IV come together. It’s the fourth edition, and keeping it going successfully shows how far boxing has come in Bahrain.”
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