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Mubarak wins Nasser bin Hamad Cup

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Under the patronage of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of HM the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Honourary President of Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF), HH Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, President of BREEF yesterday crowned the winners of the Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa International Endurance Championship, which brought the curtain down on the 2021/2022 endurance season.

Khalifa Mubarak of Al Fursan team triumphed in the international race which covered a distance of 120km, followed by Ahmed Khalid Al Thawadi of RM stable and his teammate Mohammed Ibrahim Al Subaie.

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Meanwhile, Ahmed Khalid Al Thawadi won the 120km race for private stables, and Mohammed Al Subaie came second. Third place went to Yousif Fuad of Al Mughairat stable. On this occasion, HH Shaikh Nasser expressed happiness at the hugely successful 2021/2022 endurance season after many goals set out by BREEF under the presidency of HH Shaikh Isa were met.

HH Shaikh Nasser congratulated the top three winners in both races, explaining that their tremendous efforts were crucial in their accomplishments.

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Moreover, HH Shaikh Nasser pointed out that the races witnessed high speeds and stiff competition starting from stage one until the last stage, adding that this confirms the great preparations of all the jockeys. He stated that the Bahraini endurance is now gearing up for many international events in the upcoming period, explaining that the great performances featured throughout the season will positively impact Bahrain’s participation in those events.

Furthermore, HH Shaikh Nasser noted the great efforts exerted by the organising committees which have contributed to making 2021/2022 a huge success. It is worth noting that Mubarak triumphed after clocking a winning time of four hours 55 minutes and one second, while the runner-up Al Thawadi posted a time of 04:59:36, almost 17 seconds ahead of third-placed Al Subaie.