GCC Youth and Sports Cooperation Strengthened

TDT | Manama

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His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA) and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), chaired the 39th GCC Youth and Sports Ministers’ Meeting, hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain.

His Highness conveyed the greetings of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Majesty’s wishes for success to the GCC ministers of youth and sports.

HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad said the longstanding ties between GCC countries, along with their shared goals and common destiny, provide a strong foundation for advancing joint Gulf action, particularly in the youth and sports sectors.

He emphasised the importance of youth as a key driver of development and a valuable asset in sustaining progress. He highlighted Bahrain’s pride in this year’s achievements of Youth City 2030 this year and its role as an advanced model for youth empowerment and capacity development.

He invited GCC countries to participate in the Arab Games, which Bahrain will host in 2027, bringing together Arab youth and athletes in an atmosphere of unity and fair competition.

HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad also wished success to all GCC teams participating in the 20th Asian Games, which will be held in Japan next month. He extended his best wishes to Saudi Arabia for its hosting of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup football tournament.

His Highness said the ambitions of GCC youth are significant, while the shared goals of GCC countries require continued efforts to empower young people, develop their capabilities and advance Gulf sports towards further achievements, in line with the aspirations of GCC leaders and citizens.