King stresses Bahrain’s keenness on competing in sport events

Manama, Sep. 17 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa stressed Bahrain’s keenness on participating in sport competitions with fair play. He paid tribute to UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum for promoting the endurance sport and encouraging other countries to do so. “We participate and compete fraternally as brothers and any win for the UAE is also a victory for Bahrain”, HM the King said in a statement to UAE Yas Sport Channel. He hailed the dedicated efforts of the channel to promote the endurance sport, stressing his keen interest in this authentic sport. He commended Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa and hailed his strategies to develop equestrian and endurance. In the statement to Yas Sport Channel, he hailed Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa as a role model for Bahrain youth, who achieved good results in all sports. “Shaikh Nasser competes in all spirit of fairplay. If he wins they congratulate him and whenever he loses he congratulates them”, HM the King said.