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Tue, 02/20/2018 - 18:30
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Premier's support for sport hailed

Manama, Feb. 20 (BNA): HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa today at the Qudaibiya Palace received Bahrain Basketball Association (BBA) Chairman HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali bin Khalifa and board members, who expressed appreciation of HRH the Premier’s support for sports and players.
HRH the Prime Minister praised the BBA Chairman’s efforts to develop the popular basketball game in Bahrain, commending Bahrain’s basketball successes made at regional and international levels.
HRH the Premier pointed out the role of sport in strengthening the youth’s self-discipline and determination, as well as in instilling the national values in them to motivate them to contribute to the march of progress and prosperity.
He noted the government interest in promoting initiatives designed to promote the culture of daily exercise among citizens and residents.
The BBA Chairman lauded HRH Premier’s promotion to the sport sector and athletes, which contributed to bringing regional and international titles.
He said the Bahraini basketball family is proud of the Khalifa bin Salman Basketball Cup, named after HRH the Prime Minister, which is an impetus for the youth to give their best during their participation in the aforementioned tournament.
HRH the Premier was presented with a photo album of the draw ceremony of the second Khalifa bin Salman Basketball Cup.