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Sat, 07/04/2015 - 19:37
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Al-Fakhar crowned as champion of Nasser8

Manama, July 4 (BNA): 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 and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee deputised HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the son of the His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister to award the winners of the First Nasser bin Hamad Ramadan Sports Games and eighth Ramadan Football Championship (Nasser 8). The championship concluded at Khalifa Sports city in Isa Town yesterday. The final match was held between Al Fakhar and Batelco Gunners United and ended with penalty kicks that were won by Al Fakhar 3-1, after the original time of the match ended with zero goals. HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa handed over Nasser 8 cup to Al Fakhar, medals to Batelco Gunners United and awarded the refereeing team that managed the final game. On the occasion, the HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa asserted that the success of the championship was the outcome of joint efforts and cooperation of the organising committees, sponsors and players, adding that they contributed in achieving the noble goals of the championship. He said the eighth version of the championship was successful on all aspects, highlighting the new group sports included this year, such as basketball, volleyball and handball. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa appreciated the support of sponsoring companies, reflecting their keenness on supporting Bahraini youth and sports movement.

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