Bahrain claims seven medals at Braga International Open Boxing Championship

TDT | Manama | Email : online@newsofbahrain.com 

Bahrain's national boxing team secured seven medals at the Braga International Open Boxing Championship in Portugal, winning four gold, one silver and two bronze medals during the tournament held from July 10 to 12.

The gold medals were won by Mohammed Mubarak Hareb, Sayed Alawi Hashim, Mohammed Atiyah and Jayden Price. Mohammed Momen earned the silver medal, while Rashid Waheed and Maryam Jassim claimed bronze medals. Jayden Price was also recognised as the Best Boxer in his age category.

Rashid Isa Flayfel, President of the Bahrain Boxing Federation, said the results reflect the continued progress of Bahrain's combat sports under the vision of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, and a leading supporter of combat sports.

He added that the achievement also demonstrates the success of the development strategy implemented by the Bahrain Combat Sports Council, chaired by HH Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice Chairman of the General Sports Authority, which focuses on identifying, nurturing and preparing athletes to compete successfully at the international level.

Flayfel said winning seven medals at a championship featuring more than 700 male and female boxers from over 77 countries highlights the strength of the federation's training programmes and its commitment to developing talent across all age categories through international competition.

He expressed appreciation to the national team's technical and administrative staff, the athletes, affiliated clubs and boxing training centres for their contributions, and wished the team continued success in future international events.