HM King Attends Horse Racing Festival at Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club
Manama: Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the King's Cup Horse Racing Festival was held at Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club. Upon arrival, His Majesty was received by His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), and Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) High Committee; His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid bin Isa Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Environment, Deputy Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club (REHC) High Committee, and Member of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports; and senior club officials.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the festival was attended by Their Highnesses, senior officials, diplomatic corps accredited to Bahrain, and a large audience of horseracing enthusiasts. Following the national anthem, His Majesty watched part of the eight-race competition before presenting trophies to the winners. His Majesty awarded the King's Cup for imported horses to owner Ibrahim Al Afoo, the King's Cup for locally bred horses to His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Ali bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King's Cup for Arabian horses to trainer Yousif Al Buainain, and the National Action Charter Cup to owner Khalid Abdulrahim.
Further trophies were awarded during the event. His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Ali bin Isa Al Khalifa received the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club Cup presented by Kamal Murad Ali Murad, member of the REHC High Committee. His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa awarded the Chairman of the REHC High Committee Cup to George Baker Racing's representative. Mark Thomas, CEO of Bapco Energies, presented the Bapco Energies Cup to Abdulla Fawzi Nass, while Firas Barakat, Mall Director of The Avenues Bahrain, awarded the Avenues Bahrain Cup to owner Mohammed Khalid Abdulrahim.
His Majesty the King expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club and its High Committee, chaired by His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. His Majesty commended their role in organising local horse races and hosting international competitions, reinforcing Bahrain's status as a leading global destination for horse racing.
His Majesty the King lauded the club's long-standing success in advancing this traditional Arab sport, a cherished heritage passed down through generations. His Majesty noted the achievements of Bahraini riders in regional, continental, and international competitions and wished the club's management continued success in their future plans and projects.
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