HM King congratulated by Shura Chairman

Manama, Sept. 9 (BNA): Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh has extended deepest congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on the historic achievement of the Bahrain endurance team which clinched the first and second places at the 2019 Ironman 70.3 World Championship, held in the city of Nice, France. Al Saleh lauded the great support enjoyed by Bahraini sports from HM the King, which, he said, has contributed to bringing about distinguished achievements at the world level. He praised the new accomplishment of Bahrain endurance team, stressing the great support accorded by the leadership to the sport movement to boost the kingdom's standing in the international sport arena. He also lauded the tireless work of Representative of HM the King for Charity Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport (SCYS) HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and SCYS First Deputy Chairman and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa to promote the sport movement in Bahrain. The Shura Council Chairman congratulated HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa on the exploit, stressing that the landmark victory is the dividend of their efforts to support the sport movement in the kingdom.