SCYS chairman, Bahrain triathletes honoured in South Africa

Manama, Apr. 14 (BNA): HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), President of Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) and Captain of Bahrain Endurance 13 Team attended the closing ceremony of the Ironman African Championship held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The Bahraini team members who participated in the championship were honoured during the ceremony after they won the best amateurs team award. HH Shaikh Nasser stressed that qualifying to the World Triathlon Championship next September is a new step towards more successes for the Bahraini triathlon and ironman sports, adding that the next phase would require serious preparations and huge efforts to maintain the gains attained by the team so far. He also highlighted that winning the best team in the amateurs category, eight in the individuals race and the achievement of Bahrain Endurance 13 Team by winning the pros category has reaffirmed the good reputation of the Kingdom of Bahrain in international triathlon sports. HH Shaikh Nasser said the remarkable performance shown by the Bahraini team in the championship has gained the appreciation of the organisers, participants, spectators and audience. He said the team members would begin their preparations for the world championship which will take place in Croatia next September and will undergo extensive training sessions to ensure the continuation of the kingdom’s international achievements. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa added: "the good results accomplished in South Africa prove the positive performance of the team and its technical capabilities. Team members will continue to offer their best in international tournaments and championships and promote the Kingdom of Bahrain in international sports arenas."