HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad crowns Bahrain champions of Gulf U-16 Championship
His Highness attended the final day of the championship, which also served as a qualifier for the U-16 Asian Championship, alongside His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice President of the General Sports Authority; His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee; Dr. Abdulrahman Sadiq Askar, Chief Executive Officer of the General Sports Authority; Alaa Mudara, President of the Bahrain Basketball Association; as well as a number of senior sports officials and representatives of participating GCC delegations.
Bahrain secured the title after achieving a perfect record throughout the tournament, winning all its matches and confirming its qualification for the upcoming FIBA U-16 Asian Championship, scheduled to take place in Mongolia this September. His Highness Shaikh Khalid presented the national team with the championship trophy and gold medals at the conclusion of a tournament marked by strong fan attendance and high level regional participation.
On this occasion, His Highness expressed pride in the team's accomplishment, which marked Bahrain's sixth title in the history of the competition. He commended the players for their strong performance, discipline, and determination, underscoring the efforts of the coaching and administrative staff in preparing the team.
His Highness congratulated the players on their well earned achievement, noting that their performance reflects the capabilities of Bahrain's promising youth in the sports sector and highlights the Kingdom's progress in developing future generations of athletes capable of representing the nation with distinction at international events.
His Highness also commended the Bahrain Basketball Association for its continued work in advancing the sport across all levels, particularly within the youth category, which serves as the foundation for sustained development. He emphasised the commitment of the General Sports Authority and the Bahrain Olympic Committee to supporting national teams in all disciplines, stressing the importance of ongoing development efforts to achieve further success for the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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