23-04-2025
- Sport
- Bahrain News Gazette
Under HM King's Patronage, BDF Concludes 2025 Shooting Championship with Distinguished Ceremony
Manama: Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) hosted the closing ceremony of the 2025 His Majesty the King's Shooting Championship at the BDF digital range. His Majesty the King delegated Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the Commander-in-Chief of the BDF, to attend the ceremony.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the event saw attendance from prominent figures including Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, National Guard Commander; Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander; Colonel His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Commander of the Royal Guard Special Force; and various other high-ranking officials.
Brigadier Mohammed Abdulatif bin Jalal, Director of the Military Sports Federation, highlighted the BDF's sports achievements, attributing them to the directives and continuous support of the Commander-in-Chief. He noted achievements such as Lt. Gen. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad's gold medal at the World Endurance Championship and other medals in international competitions like the Paris Olympics and GCC Military Shooting Championship.
The championship featured events including shooting, tug of war, and the warrior competition, with participation from officers and personnel across various BDF units. The Commander-in-Chief emphasized that the achievements reflect the support of His Majesty the King and the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander, and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
Awards were presented by the Commander-in-Chief to winning teams, including Special Battalion 83 and the Royal Guard, in various categories such as Physical Fitness, Tug of War, and Plate Shooting. The 2024 – 2025 Sports Excellence Award was also presented to Lt. Gen. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad. The ceremony concluded with appreciation expressed to all participants, wishing them success in future championships.
