Khalid bin Hamad congratulates leadership on Desert Force Championship

Manama, May 26 (BNA): Bahraini professional fighter Hamza Al-Kooheji clinched the Mixed Martial Arts Championship "Desert Force" after beating his Jordanian opponent Ghalib Al-Harahsha. The 17th edition of the "Desert Force" tournament was held at the at the Al Hussein Youth City Boxing Arena in Amman under the patronage of Jordanian Crown Prince His Royal Highness Prince Al-Hussain bin Abdulla II. Supreme Council for Youth and Sport (SCYS) First Deputy Chairman, Head of Bahrain Athletics Association (BAA) His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Khalifa congratulated His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister on the landmark sport achievement. He also extended congratulations to HM the King's Representative for Charity Work and Youth Affairs, SCYS Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President Al-Kooheji His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, hailing the achievement of Bahraini champion, who is member of Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Mixed Martial Arts Team (KHK MMA).