A golden chapter- Bahrain celebrates record GCC Games medal haul
HM the King receives congratulations on historic sports success
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a cable of congratulations from 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), on the Kingdom of Bahrain’s achievement at the 4th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Games recently concluded in Doha, Qatar.
In the cable, HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad congratulated His Majesty the King on Bahrain’s achievement of 63 medals, including 25 gold, 22 silver, and 16 bronze, marking the Kingdom’s highest gold medal tally in the history of its participation in the GCC Games.
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad attributed the achievement to the continued royal support for Bahrain’s sports sector, which has enabled Bahraini athletes to achieve distinguished results at Gulf, regional, and international competitions.
His Highness noted that the result reflects the progress of Bahraini sport under His Majesty’s vision to empower youth and athletes, as well as the efforts of the players, technical and administrative teams, the BOC, and sports federations.
In response, His Majesty the King sent a cable of thanks to HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad, commending Bahrain’s athletes for their performance and determination throughout the competition.
His Majesty also lauded the efforts 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 SCYS, and HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad in supporting Bahraini sport, which has contributed to continued distinguished sporting achievements.
His Majesty commended Qatar’s organisation of the 4th GCC Games, which reflected its capabilities in hosting major sporting events, and wished Bahraini athletes continued success in upcoming competitions.
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