Bahrain Sports Set to Resume

TDT | Manama

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After a nationwide pause in sporting activity, Bahrain’s national federations are preparing to resume competitions in football, handball, volleyball, and basketball over the coming weeks. All matches will take place without spectators, ensuring the safety of players, officials, and staff while allowing the domestic sporting calendar to continue.

The pause followed recent regional hostilities, including drone and missile strikes that impacted key facilities in the kingdom. Despite these disruptions, federations have now coordinated a cautious return to domestic competitions.

In football, attention turns first to the King’s Cup, where Al Khaldiya and Muharraq had already secured semi-final spots before the suspension. The remaining quarter-final ties — Al Ahli vs. Al Ettifaq and Bahrain Club vs. Riffa — are now scheduled for March 7, with the Nasser bin Hamad Premier League set to restart on March 12.

Handball competitions will follow, with the Khalid bin Hamad League confirmed to resume after the pause. Volleyball matches are scheduled to restart from March 6, and basketball tournaments, including the tenth edition of the Khalifa bin Salman Cup, are also preparing to resume with updated schedules.

Federations will release detailed timetables and protocols in the coming days, covering match procedures and safety measures. By phasing the return carefully and enforcing strict no-spectator rules, Bahrain aims to restart domestic competitions responsibly, balancing continuity with protection for all involved.