Shaikh Nasser hails Endurance team

Manama : HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of Bahrain Olympic Committee and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team congratulated Bahrain Royal Endurance Team members for winning top positions in different championships taking place in Europe.

He said the improved performances shown by team members reflects the development of Bahraini equestrian and endurance sports under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The latest achievement of Bahrain Royal Endurance Team members in Fontainebleau, France saw Bahraini riders secure the first four podium positions in the 160Km race held in the southern parts of the French Capital Paris.

Shaikh Nasser added that team members gained international experience by participating in championships abroad and competing against skilled riders from different countries. He lauded the riders, trainers and the administration team and directed them to prepare well for the World Endurance Championship 2016 that will be held in Dubai next December.

Bahrain Royal Endurance Team members Mohammed Abdulsamad, Jaffaar Mirza, Shaikh Saqr bin Khalid Al Khalifa and Abdulrahman Al Saad won the first four positions at the championship.