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Shaikh Khalid congratulates BNA on winning Futsal Cup
Manama, June 30 (BNA): HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khaifa, Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of Bahrain Athletics Association deputised HE Hesham bin Mohammed Al Jodar, Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, to attend the closing ceremony of the third HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa Sports Media Futsal Cup, which was held recently at the Bahrain Handball Association.
Organised by Bahrain Journalists Association and sponsored by Majestic Cars, the tournament featured six teams representing media outlets in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It was attended by Deputy President of the International Media Federation Mohammed Al Maliki, Assistant Undersecretary for Youth Centres and Authorities Dr. Shaikh Saqer bin Salman Al Khalifa and Assistant Secretary for Sports Affairs and Facilities Mr. Khalid Saleem Al Hajj.
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa expressed his gratitude to the tremendous contributions by the sports media and their prominent role in the successes achieved by Bahrain in the field of sport. HH underlined that the sports media is a key partner in the sustainable development and progress of the Kingdom’s sport movement.
"Our patronage to this tournament stems from our firm belief in the role it being played by the sports media in the development and construction process witnessed by the Kingdom of Bahrain under the shining reign of HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Bahrain who is the first to support the comprehensive development in all sectors in the Kingdom of Bahrain, especially the field of youth and sports. This has been translated in the developmental strategy set by 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, President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, to elevate this vital sector which is witnessing active and broad participation of ambitious Bahraini youth who are always looking to achieve honourable results and to more glories to the Kingdom’s reputation," HH said.
"Our sports media, since its establishment to present, has taken charge and played an exceptional role in providing support to all the sports and the sporting events in the Kingdom of Bahrain," added HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa and noted the role of the sports media in contemplating solutions for issues being faced in the sports sector.
"Our sports media owns a great history as well as a leading role in serving the development of sports in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It has made great contributions to the events and our national teams’ participations in regional, continental and international events," he noted.
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa also praised the Sports Media Committee of the Bahrain Journalists Association, headed by Mr. Mohammed Qassim, for organising the third HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa Sports Media Futsal Cup, affirming that the continued hosting to this event comes from the committee’s keenness to have the sports media personnel involved in real competition through this sport gathering in Ramadan, and it contributes to strengthening the friendly bonds among them.
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad concluded by congratulating the Bahrain News Agency team on winning the third edition of this prestigious tournament and wishing better luck to the other teams in the coming events.
Al Jodar Praises Tournament for Highlighting Media Role in Kingdom
For his part, HE Hesham bin Mohammed Al Jodar, the Minister of Youth and Sports, expressed pride on being deputised by HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa to reward the winners of the tournament. HE lauded the genuine efforts made by HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa in supporting the sports events that largely contribute in upgrading the sports and youth development in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
"Holding this event for the third time is a continuation to the initiatives made by HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad in the field of sport, and it is considered a great occasion to foster the brotherhood and friendly bonds between the participating teams. It’s an opportunity also to discover emerging talents in the Kingdom of Bahrain," HE Hisham Al Jodar said and that stressed the support of HH Shaikh Khalid reflects HH’s great care towards sponsoring youth and the people working in the media field.
"The Youth and Sports Ministry was keen collaborate with the Organising Committee of the tournament and all our members formed a team with its members to ensure the tournament is a success as well as meets the goals by HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad," he added.