Bahrain team honoured in S. Africa

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 Bahrain Endurance 13 Team attended the closing ceremony of the Ironman African Championship held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Bahraini team members who participated in the championship were honoured during the ceremony after they won the best amateurs team award.

Shaikh Nasser stressed that qualifying to the world triathlon championship in Croatia next September is a new step towards more successes for the Bahraini triathlon and ironman sports, adding that the next phase would require serious preparations and huge efforts to maintain the gains attained by the team so far.

He also highlighted that winning the best team in the amateurs category, eight in the individuals race and the achievement of Bahrain Endurance 13 Team by winning the pros category has reaffirmed the reputation of Bahrain in international triathlon sports and gained the appreciation of the organisers, participants, spectators and audience. Shaikh Nasser said team members would begin their preparations for the world championship and will undergo extensive training sessions to ensure the continuation of the kingdom’s international achievements.

Shaikh Nasser added: “The good results accomplished in South Africa prove the positive performance of the team and its technical capabilities. Team members will continue to offer their best in international tournaments and championships and promote the Kingdom of Bahrain in international sports arenas.”